Sandwich (disambiguation) facts for kids
A sandwich is a yummy food item usually made with two pieces of bread and different foods layered between them.
But did you know the word "Sandwich" can mean many other things too? It's not just about food!
Places Named Sandwich
The name "Sandwich" is used for many places around the world. These places might be towns, islands, or even mountains!
Towns and Cities
There are several towns in the United States named Sandwich:
- Sandwich, Illinois, U.S.
- Sandwich, Massachusetts, U.S., which is a town with a smaller village inside it called Sandwich (CDP), Massachusetts.
- Sandwich, New Hampshire, U.S.
In Canada, there's a historic town called Sandwich, Ontario. It's now part of a bigger city called Windsor.
Islands and Mountains
The name "Sandwich" has also been used for islands and mountains:
- The Hawaiian Islands were once called the Sandwich Islands.
- Efate Island in Vanuatu was once known as Sandwich Island.
- There's a Sandwich Island that is part of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, which are British territories.
- In New Hampshire, U.S., you can find the Sandwich Range of mountains, and within that range is Sandwich Mountain.
People and Titles
The word "Sandwich" is also part of a special title in England:
- The Earl of Sandwich is a noble title that has been held by several important people over time.
Sandwich in Arts and Entertainment
"Sandwich" has inspired names in movies and music!
Films Called Sandwich
- There's an Indian Hindi film from 2006 called Sandwich.
- Another Indian film, a Malayalam one from 2011, is also called Sandwich.
Music with Sandwich
- Sandwich (band) is a rock band from the Philippines.
- There's an album by the metal band Psychostick simply titled Sandwich.
- A song by Detroit Grand Pubahs is called "Sandwiches".
Science and Technology Uses
The word "Sandwich" is also used in science and technology to describe things that are layered or placed between other things.
Chemistry and Materials
- In chemistry, there are special types of molecules called Sandwich compounds because they have layers, like a sandwich.
- A Sandwich structured composite is a type of material made from layers of different materials bonded together, often used in things like airplanes or boats to be strong and light.
Other Scientific Terms
- A "Sandwich assay" is a type of test used in biology and medicine to find specific substances. It's called "sandwich" because the substance being looked for is "sandwiched" between two other things.
Other Interesting Uses
- Sandwich (horse) was a famous Thoroughbred racehorse born in 1928.
- Sandwich printing is a cool photography trick where you combine multiple images into one by layering them.
