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Let's get ready to celebrate International Burger Day on May 28! This day has been around since the early 20th century, with hamburgers being a popular dish in America since the 1900s. It has now become an international holiday to recognize the deliciousness of burgers all over the world. From classic beef patties to vegan and vegetarian options, there are so many different kinds of burgers that can be enjoyed on this special day. So fire up the grill, or head out for dinner – it's time to celebrate International Burger Day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Burger Origins</div><div class='timeline-text'>Hamburg steak, an early version of the hamburger, was introduced by German immigrants in America, named after the German city of Hamburg.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1900</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Hamburger</div><div class='timeline-text'>Louis Lassen of Louis' Lunch, a small lunch wagon in Connecticut, credited with serving the first hamburger and steak sandwich.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1940</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of McDonald's</div><div class='timeline-text'>Richard and Maurice McDonald opened the first McDonald's restaurant in San Bernardino, California, revolutionizing the fast-food industry with their speedee service system.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1954</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Burger King Founded</div><div class='timeline-text'>Burger King was established in Jacksonville, Florida, popularizing the "Whopper" burger and presenting the world with another fast-food hamburger option.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Gourmet Burger Trend</div><div class='timeline-text'>The 2000s saw the rise of gourmet burger restaurants, with eateries providing high-quality ingredients, diverse topping options, and varieties of buns.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Plant-Based Burgers</div><div class='timeline-text'>Plant-based burger alternatives like Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods gain mainstream attention, highlighting consumer interest in vegetarian and vegan options.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make your own burger</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Grab some ground beef and get creative! Get all the fixings like lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, cheese and create a masterpiece. Don't forget the bun!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Eat at a local burger joint</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a trip to your local burger joint and celebrate International Burger Day with some of your favorite burgers. Ask the chef to make something unique and special for you.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try a veggie burger</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Veggie burgers are a great way to celebrate International Burger Day. They're often full of protein and fiber, taste delicious and are easy to make. Make your own or try one from a restaurant.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a Burger Cook-Off</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get your friends together and have a burger cook off! Have each one make their own unique burger and then have everyone sample each others burgers and vote on the winner.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Throw a Burger Party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for an International Burger Day celebration! Have each guest bring their own favorite toppings and condiments and enjoy creating unique burgers with all the fixings.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Burgers are delicious</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>There's something about a juicy burger that just can't be beat. The combination of the crunchy bun, soft meat patty, and all the delicious toppings is the perfect way to satisfy those cravings! Plus, you can customize your burger however you like - from selecting the type of meat to choosing from all the different condiments and accompaniments, you can make it as simple or as extravagant as you want!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Burgers are easy to make</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>You don't have to go out or order takeout to get a great tasting burger. You can easily make one at home with just a few ingredients! All you need is some ground beef, a few buns and whatever topping you would like. With minimal time and effort, you can enjoy an amazing meal in no time!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Burgers symbolize togetherness</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Eating burgers is usually associated with gatherings where friends and family come together for good food and conversation. From barbeques on summer evenings to post Thanksgiving dinners, there's something special about sharing a tasty burger with people who mean the most to us!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>The World's Biggest Burger Weighed Over 2,000 Pounds</h3><p class='facts-text'>On July 2, 2017, a team in Pilsting, Germany set the world record for the biggest burger ever made. The sizzling giant burger weight over one ton and was crafted by a team of experts using numerous flame grills and a crane to erect the pattie on top of the bun.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>There's a Hamburger Hall of Fame</h3><p class='facts-text'>Located in Seymour, Wisconsin, which claims itself as the birthplace of hamburgers, the Hamburger Hall of Fame served as a collection of historical artifacts, memorabilia and photographs from the early days of the hamburger's history and its evolution.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Most Expensive Burger Costs $5,000</h3><p class='facts-text'>The FleurBurger5000, sold at Fleur de Lys in Las Vegas, is priced at $5,000. The burger is made from Kobe beef and has a topping of foie gras and truffle sauce, served with a bottle of Chateau Petrus.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>There are Dolphin-friendly Burgers</h3><p class='facts-text'>Not all burgers are beef. In the Caribbean especially, there's a growing trend of serving Lionfish Burgers to help control the aggressive population growth of this invasive species which threatens local marine ecosystems and fish populations.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Americans Consume Approximately 50 Billion Burgers a Year</h3><p class='facts-text'>That's an astounding number! Americans' love for burgers is so great that it equates to about 3 burgers per person per week.</p></div></div>
International Burger Day is celebrated on May 28th every year. In 2024 International Burger Day will occur on a Tuesday.
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