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hot dogs

Hot dogs are a type of food that is usually made of a sausage that is cooked in hot water and put inside a sandwich bun. It can be topped with lots of different things like ketchup, mustard, relish, and onions. People usually eat hot dogs by holding the bun on both sides and biting into the sausage in the middle. Hot dogs are popular at picnics, sporting events, and backyard barbecues.