The Earl of Sandwich

Ask people who put together the first sandwich, and most of them will say the Earl of Sandwich. Here is how the story goes:

James Montagu IV, the Fourth Earl of Sandwich was enjoying a winning streak at the card table, which he refused to leave for 24-hours. To sustain himself, he ordered slices of meat between two slices of bread. Although it's believed the Earl actually ordered this snack, he really didn't invent the sandwich.

The Romans ate sandwiches, and so did European peasants. However, it should be acknowledged that the Earl of Sandwich did start this trend, and Englishmen started using the word "sandwich" as early as 1765.

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