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My issue with sandwichesNewest Review: ... a sandwich is a sandwich is a sandwich. According to history they've been around since before Christ. So obviously the humble sandwich struck a chord somewhere to have retained its popularity for over two millenniums! The sandwich really came into its own during the Middle Ages, when instead of plates the folks used to use thick slabs of bread called "trenchers" to eat their food off. The word "sandwich" came into common usage during the 18th century, when John Montagu, the Earl of Sandwich, used to put his meat between two slabs of bread while he was playing cards in order to stop the cards becoming covered in greas... more |
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by - written on 04/12/08 (Very useful, 239 readings)
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Once again I've come across a product listing in the "new products" list that appears to be totally nonsensical! (At least to me) I mean, how exactly can you have an "issue" with sandwiches, and even if you have, do you think the topic warrants inclusion in the "Speaker's Corner" category here at dooyoo? (Which back in the day when it had meaningful and interesting topics for discussion, and before it become inundated with stupid, pointless and inane topics, used to be one of *THE* most popular categories on the whole site!) I mean, a sandwich is a sandwich is a sandwich. According to history they've been around since before ... Read the complete review


