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Celebrate the deliciousness of corn dogs on National Corn Dog Day, which falls on the third Saturday in March each year! This beloved American classic has been around since the 1940s and is still enjoyed by all ages. Whether you enjoy this tasty treat for breakfast, lunch or dinner – or as an afternoon snack – it's sure to bring a smile to your face. With its crispy outer coating and juicy inner filling, it's no wonder why corn dogs are so popular. So get ready to celebrate National Corn Dog Day with friends and family by enjoying some delicious hot-dog-on-a-stick goodness!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1940s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of the Corn Dog</div><div class='timeline-text'>Corn dogs, an American fast-food staple, were introduced in the 1940s.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1961</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Corn Dog Patent Filed</div><div class='timeline-text'>Stan S. Jenkins from Oregon filed a patent for a "Combined Dipping, Cooking, and Article Holding Apparatus," commonly recognized as a device for making corn dogs.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Frozen Corn Dogs in Supermarkets</div><div class='timeline-text'>Frozen corn dogs became widely available in the supermarket for the first time during the 1980s, adding to the popularity of the snack.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1992</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First National Corn Dog Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Corn Dog Day was first celebrated in 1992 by friends who spent the day together enjoying basketball and corn dogs.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Corn Dog Day Goes Viral</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 2012, National Corn Dog Day went viral on social media, with many people all over the US and beyond sharing their enthusiasm for corn dogs on this special day.</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 corn dogs</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Making corn dogs at home is easy and fun! All you need is hot dogs, cornmeal, eggs, and oil. Mix the ingredients together and dip the hot dogs in the mixture. Fry in hot oil until golden brown.</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'>Visit a state fair</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Nothing says corn dog day like a trip to the state fair! Enjoy all the sights and sounds of the fair while indulging in a delicious corn dog (or two).</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'>Throw a corn dog party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for an evening of corn dog fun! Ask each guest to bring their favorite topping or side dish and get ready for a night of deliciousness.</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'>Go on a corn dog crawl</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Hit up your favorite restaurants and try their version of the classic corn dog. Taste test each one and see who makes the best corn dog.</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'>Try different recipes</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If you want to switch up your usual corn dog routine, try out some unique recipes. From spicy jalapeno corn dogs to vegan corn dogs, there are so many options to choose from.</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'>Corn dogs are delicious</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Corn dogs are a classic comfort food that are always sure to please! They've got the perfect combination of crunchy corndog batter and juicy hot dog centers. Plus, you can dress them up with ketchup or mustard for added flavor!</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'>Corn dogs are easy to make</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Making your own corn dogs at home is surprisingly simple. You don't need any specialized equipment - all you need is a package of hot dogs, some prepared cornbread mix, and an oven. And best of all, it's a great way to get your kids involved in cooking!</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'>Corn dogs are versatile</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Corn dogs are the perfect snack for any occasion. Whether you're serving them as an appetizer or as part of a meal, they're sure to be a hit. And if you're feeling adventurous, you can even try making mini versions for bite-sized treats!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>More Than A Million Corn Dogs are Sold at the Texas State Fair Alone</h3><p class='facts-content'>The Texas State Fair, which runs for 24 days annually, sells over a million corn dogs each year. This makes the fair one of the leading venues for corn dog consumption in the United States.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The World Record for Most Corn Dogs Eaten in Ten Minutes is 25</h3><p class='facts-content'>Competitive eater Patrick "Deep Dish" Bertoletti holds the record for eating 25 corn dogs in just ten minutes during the Tulsa State Fair in 2008.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>National Corn Dog Day Coincides with March Madness</h3><p class='facts-content'>National Corn Dog Day, coincidentally or not, often falls on the same day as a major college basketball tournament day, known as March Madness. It gives fans a fun food item to enjoy while watching the games.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Corn Dogs Share their History with Cracker Jacks</h3><p class='facts-content'>Both corn dogs and Cracker Jacks have close ties to German immigrant Frederick Rueckheim who is credited for producing an early version of the Cracker Jack candy. Rueckheim's brother introduced a similar corn batter process that was later utilized by early corn dog innovators.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Cancer Patients Regarded as Inventors of Corn Dogs</h3><p class='facts-content'>Corn dogs are typically believed to have been invented by Stanley S. Jenkins who patented it in 1927. However, a couple of other inventors, Carl and Neil Fletcher claim they introduced 'Corny Dogs' at a State Fair in Texas in 1942 after perfecting it while recovering from cancer.</p></div></div>
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