Show Notes
3 men, at different times, have all tried to push a peanut up Pikes Peak with nothing but their noses. This episode tells you all about their grueling efforts and what led them to attempt such an astonishing feat. ------------------- Please support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foodhistorypod and get early access to episodes, bonus content and more. Find full episode transcripts and sources/references on the website: www.foodhistorypodcast.com ------------------- Huge thanks also go to MISEN for sponsoring this episode. Misen went through 37 different prototypes until they knew they had the perfect knife. The final result? A knife that’s a pleasure to hold, sharp enough to glide through even the toughest foods, and a blade that stays sharper for longer. Get your Misen knife today here: https://bit.ly/3mWH8UT -------------------
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