It’s National Submarine Day!
Whether it’s the sandwich or the crappy Canadian Naval variety I’m not sure.
So, let’s explore both.
The sandwich form of
submarine is “a sandwich that consists of a long roll of
Italian or French bread, split widthwise either into two pieces or opened in a
"V" on one side, and filled with a variety of meats, cheeses,
vegetables, seasonings, and sauces.” They also have several different names,
other than “submarine sandwich,” such as a grinder, a hoagie, a hero sandwich,
an Italian sandwich, a sub, or a torpedo. This delicious sandwich originated in
the United States sometime within the 19th to 20th
century. Currently Subway is the world’s largest submarine sandwich chain!
In a drastic
and less tasty change of topic, the naval variety of submarine is “a
watercraft capable of independent operation underwater. It differs from a submersible,
which has more limited underwater capability.” Cornelius Drebbel built the
first submarine in 1620. The first military submarine was created in 1775, and
was named “the Turtle.”
So, there you
have it! A very brief lesson on submarines and submarines.
Also, Happy St. Patrick's Day! May you enjoy responsible, yet copious amounts of green beer!
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