A Graham Cracker A Day to Keep Sin Away

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A Graham Cracker A Day to Keep Sin Away

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Jul 21, 2017

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Graham crackers, one-third of delightful campfire s'mores, originated as a bland health food peddled by a temperance preacher. We explore how they became the treats they are today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Jul 21, 2017

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