01/02/2026
Did you know graham crackers were created as part of a moral crusade?
In today’s episode of Arsenic Culture, we dive into the strange and surprisingly influential story of Sylvester Graham, a 19th-century reformer who believed bland food could suppress alcohol use, sexual desire, and “immoral” behavior.
From the temperance movement to modern wellness culture, this episode connects the dots between one man’s extreme beliefs and patterns America keeps repeating.
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