54: Will The Real Mr. Oreo Please Stand Up?

<p>This week, we’re teaming up with the podcast <em>Proof </em>from America’s Test Kitchen to bring you an Oreo story with three delicious parts. First, the longstanding rivalry between two biscuit makers that gave birth to the world’s favorite cookie. Then, one little girl’s brave choice (risking divine punishment!) to taste the famous creme filling. And finally, a full-scale investigation into who <em>really</em> invented that creme filling — and how one “Mr. Oreo” got all the glory.</p><p><br></p><p>Read Marjorie Ingall’s essay about the Oreo: <a href="https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/food/articles/unholy-wafer" target="_blank">https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/food/articles/unholy-wafer</a></p><p>Listen to more episodes of <em>Proof: </em><a href="https://www.americastestkitchen.com/proof" target="_blank">https://www.americastestkitchen.com/proof</a></p><p>Subscribe to Business Insider: <a href="http://read.bi/podcast" target="_blank">read.bi/podcast</a></p>