Is the Kraft Single America's Greatest Invention?

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Is the Kraft Single America's Greatest Invention?

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Jan 12, 2018

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From elaborate cheddar heists to a Serbian donkey cheese scandal to the most sacred grilled cheese ever (#blessed), Will and Mango dive headlong into dairy to praise cheeses. Featuring Rotten’s Christine Haughney. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Jan 12, 2018

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Is the Kraft Single America's Greatest Invention?

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