Stuff You Should Know

Selects: How Peanut Butter Works

August 1, 2026·56 min·6-min readconversationalculture
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On this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck dive into the surprisingly rich and weird history of peanut butter, exploring its origins, cultural significance, and why it’s considered an American staple—even though it wasn’t even invented in the U.S. The conversation is packe

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People

Joseph RosefieldMarcellus Gilmore Edson

Books

The Creamy and Crunchyby John Krampner

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JifSkippyPeter PanAgtron Ink

Topics

American HistoryCookingEntrepreneurshipFood ScienceHistory Of ScienceNutritionPop Culture

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