What's in a Name, Spam Turns 75: 10 Things You Didn't Know About the Canned Meat
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From serving its military duties during World War II to becoming a much-loved (though sometimes-ridiculed) pop culture item, we can't deny that the canned luncheon meat has stood the test of time. It must be all those preservatives. Here are 10 surprising facts about Spam.
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