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Written by Chris Cotter

You can buy a hamburger in almost anywhere in the world. But do you know anything about the history of this simple sandwich?

There are several people who claim to have invented the hamburger. However, the honor probably goes to a small diner in Connecticut named Louis' Lunch. According to history, a customer wanted a quick hot meal to take home for dinner. Unfortunately, the diner was out of steaks, so the owner grilled ground beef and placed it between two slices of toast. There wasn't any ketchup, mustard, or cheese, though. This was 1900.

Since the simple beginnings, the hamburger has become the world's most famous sandwich.