Mental Floss: Food History

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  • Premiered: Dec 2019
  • Episodes: 42
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Season 2022
2022x1
Chinese Food in America: A Brief History
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Jan 26, 2022
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2022x2
Donuts
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Feb 25, 2022
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2022x3
Gummy Bears
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Mar 16, 2022
How did gummy bears go from niche German sweet to the world's favorite gelatin candy? On today's episode, we're breaking down the history of gummy bears. From Turkish delight to .. show full overview
2022x4
The Happy Meal's Controversial History
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Apr 27, 2022
The McDonald's Happy Meal is an iconic part of many people's childhoods. The toys, the box, the perfectly-sized portions... But did McDonald's steal the idea from another .. show full overview
2022x5
The History of Molecular Gastronomy
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May 25, 2022
Molecular gastronomy is the fusion of food, art, and science. But how did we go from respectable culinary scientists to exuberant table-side pyrotechnics? On today's episode, we're .. show full overview
2022x6
Pretzels
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Jun 24, 2022
The history of pretzels is almost as twisted and delicious as the salty treats. Some say the origins of pretzels are rooted in Christianity, others in paganism. So... how did they end up .. show full overview
2022x7
"Prince" Ranji Smile
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Jul 29, 2022
Who really was Prince Ranji Smile? This mysterious chef dazzled America at the turn of the century with his delicious curry and bombastic personality. He was in newspapers all across .. show full overview
2022x8
The California Roll
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Aug 31, 2022
California rolls are a well-known type of sushi in the United States, but how does it differ from Japanese cuisine?
2022x9
The Cookbook
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Sep 23, 2022
Who was Eliza Acton? Who invented the modern cookbook? Acton was a struggling poet who went to revolutionize cookbooks. Her recipes aimed at the average home cook helped the culinary .. show full overview
2022x10
Tacos de Canasta
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Oct 26, 2022
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2022x11 Season finale
The Diner
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Nov 18, 2022
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