Listen "The Real Willy Wonka: Meet the Food Scientist Behind Your Favorite Junk Food"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Weird History Food, we dive into the fascinating life and inventions of William A. Mitchell, the mastermind behind many of your beloved childhood snacks and drinks. From Pop Rocks to Tang, Instant Jello to Cool Whip, discover how this food-inventing legend secured 70 patents over nearly four decades, shaping snack nostalgia for generations.
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