Fact: Sliced Bread’s Suspect Past
Have you ever heard the saying “the best thing since sliced bread”? What’s so great about sliced bread? A long time ago, sliced bread was considered the holy grail of scientific discoveries. It was truly something that everyone could get behind. At least, that’s what most people thought. Sliced bread actually has some slightly shady history to it.
The FDA actually banned sliced bread in 1943, because it required plastic that was valuable to the war effort. Of course, taking such a beloved invention away from the public caused a massive outcry, so the ban was only in place for three months. Who knew that people were so passionate about sliced bread? These days, we take it for granted.