Weird History Food

Weird History Food (2022 – ...)

2022 • 5 seasons

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Episode 56 — Why the 80s Was the Golden Age for Sugary Cereals

Season 2 • Weird History Food

Released: 2023-08-13 •

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Weird History Food is gonna get a bowl and some milk for this look back at the History of 80s Sugary Cereals. Thanks to some deregulation in the early 80s, kids saw a flood of delicious sugary cereals, often with movie or toy tie-ins, make their way onto the shelves of grocery stores across the United States. This Cereal History video is not going to get soggy. Dig in!

Episodes

Episode 1
The History of the Microwave Oven
2023-01-01

Episode 2
Stories From The Torrid History Of Absinthe
2023-01-08

Episode 3
The Flame-Broiled History of the Whopper
2023-01-15

Episode 4
The Not So Sweet Secrets of the Sugar Industry
2023-01-19

Episode 5
Important Advancements Because of Beer
2023-01-22

Episode 6
The History of the Sloppy Joe
2023-01-29

Episode 7
The Snack-Filled History of Little Debbie
2023-02-05

Episode 8
The Surprising History of Taco Bell
2023-02-12

Episode 9
Traditional Ice Cream Flavors Americans Have Never Heard Of
2023-02-16

Episode 10
The Thick and Tangy History of Ketchup
2023-02-19

Episode 11
Foreign Foods That Are Banned In the U.S.
2023-02-23

Episode 12
How White Castle Built Their Slyder Kingdom
2023-02-26

Episode 13
The Surprising Origins of Your Favorite Desserts
2023-03-02

Episode 14
The Heart-Stopping History of KFC's Double Down
2023-03-05

Episode 15
Delicious Things You Didn’t Know About KFC
2023-03-09

Episode 16
Reasons Why American Breakfasts Are the Way They Are
2023-03-12

Episode 17
Tastiest Things You Didn't Know About McDonalds
2023-03-16

Episode 18
The Surprising Real Origins Of Your Favorite Ethnic Foods
2023-03-19

Episode 19
Amazing Facts And Innovations About Pizza
2023-03-23

Episode 20
Where Did Cracker Barrel Get Its Name?
2023-03-26

Episode 21
How Mac And Cheese Became an All-American Dish
2023-04-02

Episode 22
Are Oreo Cookies Really a Knockoff Brand?
2023-04-09

Episode 23
How Meatloaf Became an American Classic
2023-04-16

Episode 24
The Origins of Your Favorite Cocktails
2023-04-20

Episode 25
The Speedy Rise of the Energy Drink
2023-04-23

Episode 26
Fast Food Chains That Failed Outside the U.S.
2023-04-27

Episode 27
The Rise and Fall of the Dollar Menu
2023-04-30

Episode 28
Why Is Food Packaged The Way It Is?
2023-05-04

Episode 29
What Ever Happened to Surge? The '90s Most Extreme Soda
2023-05-07

Episode 30
Fascinating Fried Facts About French Fries
2023-05-11

Episode 31
How Has SPAM Stayed So Popular?
2023-05-14

Episode 32
Saucy And Delicious Facts About Pasta
2023-05-18

Episode 33
Every Style of French Fry Cut We Could Find
2023-05-21

Episode 34
Most Bizarre Beverages From Around the World
2023-05-25

Episode 35
How Hidden Valley Ranch Became America's Favorite Condiment
2023-05-28

Episode 36
Whatever Happened to the George Foreman Grill?
2023-06-04

Episode 37
Fun Facts About Your Favorite 90s Foods
2023-06-08

Episode 38
How Did Little Caesar's Become a Big Big Pizza Chain?
2023-06-11

Episode 39
Popular Foods That Have Been Around Longer Than We Thought
2023-06-15

Episode 40
The Fiery History of Benihana
2023-06-18

Episode 41
Fanatical Food Laws From Around The World
2023-06-22

Episode 42
How the Backyard BBQ Became an American Pastime
2023-06-25

Episode 43
Food Festivals From Around the World
2023-06-29

Episode 44
Why Does Coke At McDonald's Taste Different?
2023-07-02

Episode 45
What Animals Looked Like Before We Started Breeding Them for Food
2023-07-06

Episode 46
The White-Gloved History of Hamburger Helper
2023-07-09

Episode 47
Bizarre Things You Didn't Know About Sausage
2023-07-12

Episode 48
What Food Lovers Ate Through the Decades
2023-07-16

Episode 49
The Cold Truth Behind Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Success
2023-07-20

Episode 50
Who Really Created the Buffalo Chicken Wing?
2023-07-23

Episode 51
Craziest Themed Restaurants From the 90s
2023-07-27

Episode 52
How Big Business Built the Food Pyramid
2023-07-30

Episode 53
Discontinued Foods We Wished They Would Bring Back
2023-08-03

Episode 54
The Sad History of McDonald's Happy Meal
2023-08-06

Episode 55
Crazy Deep Fried Food Facts
2023-08-10

Episode 56
Why the 80s Was the Golden Age for Sugary Cereals
2023-08-13

Episode 57
Kitschy Facts About Our Favorite Kitchen Gadgets
2023-08-17

Episode 58
What Exactly Is Jägermeister?
2023-08-20

Episode 59
Some Frothy Facts About the History of Beer
2023-08-24

Episode 60
The Soft-Served History of Carvel Ice Cream
2023-08-27

Episode 61
People We Never Realized Shaped How We Eat
2023-08-31

Episode 62
Why Isn't The Best Burger Stand a Nationwide Chain?
2023-09-03

Episode 63
Some Flamin' Hot Facts About Spicy Foods
2023-09-07

Episode 64
Who Was the Doctor Behind Dr. Pepper?
2023-09-10

Episode 65
Incredible Things Coffee Does To Your Body
2023-09-14

Episode 66
How Campbell's Soup Has Stood The Test of Time
2023-09-17

Episode 67
How Has Coca-Cola Kept It's Formula a Secret for All These Years?
2023-09-21

Episode 68
How Did Starbucks Coffee Get So Big?
2023-09-24

Episode 69
Why the Hell Do People Love Pumpkin Spice So Much?
2023-10-01

Episode 70
Do You Remember McDonald's Hot Coffee Lawsuit From the 90s?
2023-10-05

Episode 71
How the Hostess and The Twinkie Almost Died
2023-10-08

Episode 72
Facts About ‘90s Lunch Box Items That Make Us Kinda Miss School
2023-10-12

Episode 73
What Was the First Girl Scout Cookie?
2023-10-15

Episode 74
Thirst-Quenching Facts About Your Favorite Beverages
2023-10-19

Episode 75
How the Cup Noodles Empire Was Built
2023-10-22

Episode 76
Discontinued McDonalds Items That We Want Back
2023-10-26

Episode 77
Is Malt Liquor Really Quicker?
2023-10-29

Episode 78
Breweries That Couldn't Be Stopped By Prohibition
2023-11-02

Episode 79
How "Unlimited" Are Olive Garden's Unlimited Breadsticks?
2023-11-05

Episode 80
Facts About Our Favorite Chain Restaurants
2023-11-09

Episode 81
How Orville Redenbacher Became a Popcorn Pimp
2023-11-12

Episode 82
The Strangest Food Marketing Campaigns Companies Have Ever Made
2023-11-16

Episode 83
Why Do We Eat Turkey On Thanksgiving?
2023-11-19

Episode 84
Why Coke at McDonald's Tastes Different
2023-11-22

Episode 85
Every Regional Style of Hamburger We Could Find Across the United States
2023-11-26

Episode 86
10 Misconceptions Around Popular Foods
2023-11-30

Episode 87
How Arby's Has Endured Through the Years
2023-12-03

Episode 88
The Worst Food-Related Catastrophes In History
2023-12-07

Episode 89
How America Runs On Dunkin' Donuts
2023-12-10

Episode 90
Great Weird Holiday Food Gadget Gift Ideas
2023-12-14

Episode 91
Why Do We Drink Eggnog During the Holidays?
2023-12-17

Episode 92
13 Alleged Bizarre Food Laws In The United States
2023-12-21

Episode 93
Our Favorite Nostalgic Holiday Food-Related Commercials
2023-12-24

Episode 94
How American Is the All-You-Can-Eat Buffet?
2023-12-30

Information

Episode air date	13.08.2023
Episode runtime	14 min
Episode rating	0.00
Genres	—
TMDB series rating	—
IMDb series rating	8.4
Series status	Returning series
Age rating	—
Country	US

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