Explore the unsettling history behind the creation of Kellogg's Corn Flakes in this 25-minute video from Tasting History with Max Miller. Delve into the controversial origins of this iconic breakfast cereal, uncovering the surprising motivations and beliefs of its creators. Learn about the Battle Creek Sanitarium, the Kellogg brothers' unconventional health practices, and the unexpected connection between cornflakes and Victorian-era morality. Discover how a simple breakfast food became intertwined with complex social and medical ideologies of the time, shaping both the cereal industry and American culture.
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The Disturbing Origins of Kellogg's Corn Flakes
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Tasting History with Max Miller