By the numbers
Barbecuing
69: Percent of people who barbecue on July 4
16.7 million : Number of new grills and smokers shipped in 2008
58: Percent of grill owners use their grills year-round
82: Percent of people who grill burgers, making it the most popular food for barbecuing
Source: Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association
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