Sandwich Facts You Can Sink Your Teeth Into

The John who is credited for the sandwich was an English aristocrat named John Montagu. He was a big gambler, and wanted his cook to prepare something where he didn't have to leave the table and could keep gambling. He could eat a sandwich one-handed with no utensils.

Dumas' novel, The Count of Monte Cristo, may have contributed in the naming process, but it was Disney that introduced this sandwich to the masses. They featureed it in their Tahitian Terrace and Blue Bayou restaurants in Disneyland.

This sandwich was created by Italian immigrants in 1906. They piled their tasty meats on a round loaf of Italian bread and filled it with a spicy olive and pimiento spread.

Common nicknames for the hero sandwich are grinder, hoagie or sub sandwich.

On November 19, 2011, T-bones Roadhouse in Plymouth Mass. created this 2.359-pound (1,070-kilogram) pulled pork sandwich at the New England Food Festival. T-bones broke the previous record of 1,652 pounds (749 kilograms).

The Philly cheesesteak was actually invented by Pat Olivieri, a hot dog vendor who put beef on his grill. This got the attention of a passing cab driver, and the sandwich was such a hit, word quickly spread to other cabbies.

Sandwiches were an item, typically eaten by men during late night drinking get-togethers. Because you didn't need silverware or even two hands, sandwiches were a great, late-night one-handed snack.

The Stage Deli, opened by Max Asnas, was originally located at Broadway and 48th Street, so its primary clientele were Broadway actors. Asnas reputedly had a brusque manner that his customers enjoyed.

Indeed, John H. Kellogg, of Kellogg cereal fame, first patented the process of making peanut butter. Lucky for him, as this product took off in the 1920s, around the time sliced bread was invented.

The same John Montagu who is credited with the sandwich was an English aristocrat, also known as the Earl of Sandwich. His buddy, Captain James Cook renamed the Hawaiian Islands, calling them the Sandwich Islands, for Montagu.

That's about 115 sandwiches every year from Kindergarten through 12th grade. This sandwich that gained popularity in the 1920s has never lost its appeal.

Bakeries began selling pre-sliced bread which made sandwiches very easy to create and items like the PB&J were extremely popular during the depression because of the nutrition and low cost.

A traditional Cuban, such as one made in Miami, has pork, ham, cheese and pickles pressed or served at room temperature. Butter and mustard are also options. This sandwich doesn't usually have traditional toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes or mayonnaise.

Most likely, this sandwich got its name from waitresses at diners and lunch counters. BLT was their verbal abbreviation when calling out orders -- way before we did anything on a computer!

A naval submarine base near New London, Conn. placed an order for 500 hero sandwiches from a local deli during World War II. Employees at that deli called the sandwiches "subs" from then on.

After the Earl of Sandwich and his cronies, sandwiches became more popular. In England, the main staple was beef while across the pond in the United States, you would typically find ham.

Dinner is the main source of vegetables for most people, and it is hard to get a full serving into a sandwich -- however, be creative. Also, leave off the potato chips or french fries as a side item and serve veggies or fruits to raise your health score.

At the end of 2010, Subway had 33,959 locations, beating McDonald's with only 32,373. However, McDonald's had five times more revenue.

The story goes that this sandwich was first made in 1939 in Sioux City, Iowa. A cook, named Joe of course, combined ground beef, onions, peppers and ketchup, put it on a hamburger bun and the Sloppy Joe was born.

The King put this sandwich on the map, calling it a "peanut butter and 'nanner" sandwich. You make it by spreading peanut butter on one side, mashing the banana and spreading it on the other slice of bread, and grilling the whole thing in a stick of melted butter.