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76. You Eat What You Are, Part 1

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The American Food Scene During World War II

World War II was a turning point for the American food scene. Spam became popular luncheon meat in the country. People ate a lot of spam, which is canned and doesn't taste very good. Meat consumption didn't decline during world war too but it wasn't the same meat as they were eating before.

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