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TIL The Sloppy Joe is a highly controversial sandwich. Historians believe it originated in Cuba, bar owner José García created a handheld version of ropa vieja to serve to his tipsy customers. Others believe that the loose meat sandwich started Sioux City, Iowa from a dinner cook named Joe.

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