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Corn Flakes' Surprising Origins in an Anti-Masturbation Crusade
Original: When Corn Flakes Were Part of an Anti-Masturbation Crusade
John Harvey Kellogg developed corn flakes in the late 19th century as part of a bland-food regimen he believed would curb sexual desire, including masturbation, which he considered harmful to health. The breakfast staple's puritanical origins are drawing renewed attention and amusement, with readers sharing the little-known backstory of one of the world's most familiar cereals.
Why now: Readers are amused and surprised by the unexpected puritanical history behind an everyday breakfast food.
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