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Embark on a 16-minute journey through the evolution of junk food in the 20th century. Explore the most popular snacks and treats from each decade, tracing their origins from pre-Industrial Revolution homemade delights to mass-produced favorites. Discover how advancements in food science and manufacturing techniques led to an explosion of new snack options for the American public. Learn about the lasting impact of these culinary innovations, with many junk food creations from the 1900s still enjoyed today. Gain insights into the unexpected cultural and societal effects of the Industrial Revolution on our snacking habits.