Keep piling on those cold cuts.

• Position: Lifestyles - Brief Article

Nothing beats a sandwich for convenience and taste. Obviously, most Americans agree since research by Sara Lee Corporation indicates that: it is estimated that we eat 300,000,000 sandwiches a day--that's more than one for every man, woman, and child in the nation. For more sandwich fun facts, read on:

* The average person consumes three sandwiches a week.

* Ham continues to be the number-one sandwich selection. This popular cold cut has enjoyed a 10-year reign, beating out pizza and hot dogs.

* Some 39% of households consume deli ham one or more times per week.

* In 1934, a ham and cheese sandwich cost about 20 cents.

* In 1765, the sandwich was invented by John Montague, the fourth Earl of...