How The Onion Ring Was Invented

According to most sources, the onion ring was invented when a careless cook 
at a Pig Stand location in Dallas accidentally dropped an onion slice in some batter, 
then pulled it out and tossed it in the fryer for lack of a better destination.
Now, you’d think inventing the onion ring would be enough for one restaurant chain, but not Pig Stand. 
The company also lays claim to opening America’s first drive-in, inventing Texas toast, 
and being one of the first restaurants to advertise using neon signs. 
Not bad for a little outfit from Texas.