The name 'hamburger' originates from Hamburg, Germany, though the dish evolved in the United States. Pizza became famous due to Italian migration and its adaptation in America. The hot dog has three stories behind its name: one linked to street vendors, another to the dachshund dog, and a third to the term 'dachshund'.

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Interview with Martha Debayle: "The Curious and Incredible Story Behind Food"

Entrevista con Martha Debayle: "La curiosa e increíble historia detrás de la comida".

On Tuesday, February 11, I went on Martha Debayle's show to talk about the curious history behind some of the dishes we eat. Where does the name hamburger come from? Why did pizza become famous? What are the three stories behind the name hot dog? You can listen to the interview at this link: Click here to hear it.

— This article was originally published in Spanish by Liliana Martínez Lomelí. Translation generated with AI from the original text.

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