It is a very popular breakfast meat and today it is being officially recognized.
Today is National Bacon Day!
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The folks who came up with the holiday suggest several ways to celebrate.
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There's the obvious -- eat dishes made with bacon.
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But they also suggest watching movies starring actor Kevin Bacon or watching any movie with "bacon" in the title.
Bacon lovers - enjoy!