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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 Kel developed corn flakes in the late 19th century as part of a bland-food regimen at his Battle Creek, Michigan sanitarium, believing plain diets would suppress what he considered sinful sexual urges, including masturbation. The story of the breakfast staple's puritanical origins is drawing fresh amusement and disbelief as readers rediscover how far removed the cereal's founding purpose is from its modern image.
Why now: The quirky, little-known origin story of a household breakfast staple is resurfacing and surprising readers online.
Corn FlakesJohn Harvey KelloggBattle CreekMental Floss
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