Our Favorite Things: World’s Oldest Edible Ham (Classic)
The Atlas Obscura Podcast
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The Mummy Ham: A Culinary Curiosity
This chapter explores the bizarre story of a 120-year-old ham in Smithfield, Virginia, the ham capital of the world. Through humor and vivid anecdotes, the hosts delve into the ham's peculiar preservation, its marketing history, and the quirky fascination it holds for visitors. Engaging in playful banter, they contemplate the ham's edibility while discussing the cultural significance of this unique artifact.
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