Your favorite condiments have some surprisingly weird origins

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What story lies behind your favorite condiment? Your favorite condiments have some surprisingly weird origins 4 min. You've probably got ketchup, mustard, and maybe some hot sauce sitting on your kitchen table right now. Innocent enough, right? Well, not exactly. A surprising number of the condiments we slather on our food without a second thought have origins that are, let's just say, a lot stranger than you'd expect. Grab a snack, and let's dive in. Read full article

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