Corn Flakes: A Story of Sibling RivalryHow a bitter family feud created your breakfast.

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The Secret Life of Objects

The invention of flaked cereal wasn't about making a tasty meal; it was the result of a lifelong power struggle. Discover how the bitter rivalry between brothers John and Will Kellogg, one a health-obsessed doctor and the other a savvy businessman, led to an iconic food and a family legacy of resentment. This dispute over adding sugar to the original bland recipe sparked decades of legal battles, permanently estranging the two brothers but launching a breakfast empire.