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According to a brief history of the Danish hotdog on Visit Copenhagen’s website, sausage stands began to materialize on Denmark’s streets shortly after the First World War, in the likeness of similar vendors in neighboring Germany, Sweden, and Norway.
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Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
The First World War began in July 1914, and by its conclusion in November 1918, over nine million soldiers had been killed in the conflict.
—Alice Vernon
september 8, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
In midst of the First World War, the Marquis Curzon of Kedleston, who had married a Chicago heiress and was then Britain’s foreign secretary, was approached by his chief steward about the need to make some household economies.
—Louis J. Esterhazy, Footwear News, 7 Sep. 2025
Daylight saving time was introduced in the United States in 1918 with the Standard Time Act, which was meant to lower fuel costs during the First World War.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
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Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
The First World War began in July 1914, and by its conclusion in November 1918, over nine million soldiers had been killed in the conflict.
—Alice Vernon
september 8, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
In midst of the First World War, the Marquis Curzon of Kedleston, who had married a Chicago heiress and was then Britain’s foreign secretary, was approached by his chief steward about the need to make some household economies.
—Louis J. Esterhazy, Footwear News, 7 Sep. 2025
Daylight saving time was introduced in the United States in 1918 with the Standard Time Act, which was meant to lower fuel costs during the First World War.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
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“First World War.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/First%20World%20War. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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