How the sandwich was invented | Moments of Vision 5 - Jessica Oreck
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In a Moment of Vision...
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It's 1762.
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John Montagu is the 4th Earl of Sandwich,
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a small parish in
the southwest of England.
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Despite his keen administrative skills,
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Montagu is a corrupt politician,
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an adulterous husband,
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and an incessant, degenerate gambler.
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Often, while Montagu is in the midst
of a particularly high-stakes game,
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he will insist on being served
his meals at the table.
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In a moment of vision,
though likely inspired by his travels,
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the Earl orders his meat and cheese
be brought to him
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stacked between two slices of bread
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so that he may eat with one hand
while continuing to gamble with the other.
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In one notorious episode, Montagu
spends a full day and night gambling.
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It is during the infamous 24 hours
at the gaming table
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that Montagu's characteristic handheld
concession is dubbed "the sandwich."
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According to one estimate,
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Americans now consume more than
300 million sandwiches every day.
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