Well, yes and no. We weigh and pay our scrap steel based on a Gross Ton, which is 2,240 pounds, and often referred to as a Long Ton. The ton we learn about in school is actually a Net Ton, and is in fact 2,000 pounds. This is also commonly referres to as a Short Ton. Then, there is also a Metric Ton â which is 2,204 pounds.
July is National Hot Dog Month. See how many things or ideas you can come up with for this summer food month. 1. Browse around the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council homepage. They have anything from the history of the hot dog, to how a hot dog is made, and even quizzes to tinkle your hot dog knowledge. 2. Hold a hot dog eating contest with your friends and family. Hot dogs are best served with lemonade, iced tea, or cola.
A hot dog (also spelled hotdog) is a cooked sausage, traditionally grilled or steamed and served in a sliced bun as a sandwich. There are also Hot dog variants that include the corn dog and pigs in blankets.Typical hot dog garnishes include mustard, ketchup, onions, mayonnaise, relish, cheese, chili, and sauerkraut.s with most sausages, hot dogs must be in a casing to be cooked. Traditional casing is made from the small intestines of sheep. The products are known as natural casing hot dogs or frankfurters. These hot dogs have firmer texture and a snap that releases juices and flavor when the product is bitten.