9 Mouthwatering Facts about Sandwiches

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9 Mouthwatering Facts about Sandwiches

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Oct 12, 2017

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From Wonder Bread's worst idea to the greatest sandwich to ever emerge from a Ramada Inn, Will and Mango celebrate the handiest food of all time. Featuring Lauren Vogelbaum from FoodStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Oct 12, 2017

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9 Mouthwatering Facts about Sandwiches

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