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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 invented 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 history is resurfacing online, with readers amused and unsettled to learn the familiar breakfast cereal was rooted in moral and medical crusading rather than simple nutrition.
Why now: The odd, little-known origin story of a household staple is entertaining and surprising to readers, driving renewed sharing and discussion.
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