Did you know that Teddy Roosevelt took over 500 gallons of beer on an African safari? Ever wonder who first came up with the idea for pizza… how the hot dog found its bun… or how the brand name of a soft drink became the second most recognized word on the planet? The new series "AMERICAN EATS" is the quirky, nostalgic – and often surprising – look back at the history, mystery and technology behind our favorite foods. "AMERICAN EATS" makes its world premiere on THE HISTORY CHANNEL - Thursday, June 29 at 10pm ET/PT. (Source: http://boards.history.com/category/American-Eats/800000008)