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Distinguished University Professor Alan Rocke explains the history of the hamburger

History of the hamburger: from immigrant fare to fast food favorite Fox News: Hamburgers might be one of today’s most popular food, but they haven’t always been, according to Distinguished University Professor Alan Rocke. "It was considered questionable food except for workingmen's lunches, as hamburgers were commonly 'mystery meat' served in small greasy-spoon short-order diners, often set up near factories," he said.
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