1. They are called pogos  or  pronto pups  in Canada.
2. They are called dippy dogs  in Australia.
3. They were made popular at the 1942 Texas State Fair, although they were probably invented in the 30's.
4. The corn dog is also the only meat on a stick that has its own holiday.  National Corndog Day  occurs in March of every year on the first Saturday of the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship.
5. A breakfast version of the corn dog consists of a breakfast sausage deep-fried in a pancake batter.
6. There are 632 YouTube videos that reference corn dogs.
7. There are 259 MySpace users with the display name "Corndog."
8. Here's a recipe for Corn Dog Casserole.
9.  Here's a recipe for Corn Dog Muffins
10. Corn dogs are an excellent source of calories, fat, cholesterol and salt.  :)
    
11. The first time it came on a stick was in 1946 at the Cozy Dog Drive-In in Springfield, Ill. It was first called a "crusty cur" but the name was changed because something named "crusty" just didn't sound so appetizing.
12. People in Springfiled will give you the evil eye if you call it a corndog instead of a cozy dog.
13. The current record for corn dog eating is 12 corn dogs in 10 minutes.  That's only 5520 calories and 226 fat grams...

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Posted by Anonymous

I don't know whether to be amazed at your knowledge and study skills....or grossed out at the last one, the calorie count....:)

emily
thelearningneverstops.blogspot.com

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Posted by jwhit218

my kids like them! No idea. Junior had one at the 4H a couple weeks ago and they both had them at the Bible school picnic last week. I tell ya, ya learn something new everyday!

Jusy

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Posted by Kimmie

Wow, that is a lot of corn dog info...I am amazed that you could actually write a report or a lapbook on corn dogs!

you learn something new everyday for sure!

Kimmie
mama to 6
one homemade and 5 adopted
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