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SYSK TRENDING - Where Did the Hamburger Come From?

July 21, 2026·23 min·5-min readnarrativehistory
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The hamburger, though widely believed to have German origins, was actually invented in America, and its true origin is a surprisingly contested and murky mystery. Author and historian Chris Carosa unpacks the conflicting claims and uses historical detective work to argue that the most pla

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Chris Carosa

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Chris CarosaMike CarruthersPamela Vaccaro

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Hamburger Dreamsby Chris Carosa

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McDonald's

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American HistoryFood ScienceLong Form Journalism

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