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The term sandwich comes from the Earl of Sandwich, an English noble, who had the curious habit of eating meat in between two pieces of bread because he didn't want his hands to get greasy.
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The word "sandwich" comes from John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, who is said to have asked for meat between two slices of bread so he could eat while playing cards without getting his hands dirty. This popular food item then became associated with his name.
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