The Mystery Of The Mummified Twinkie

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English - October 27, 2020 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 5.7K ratings
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Happy Hallo-Week! Today we have the story of Twinkies that were left alone for eight years. One grew a moldy spot and another shriveled up in its packaging, almost like a mummy. NPR's Nell Greenfieldboyce explains how two scientists unraveled the mystery of the mummified and moldy snack cakes.

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