The History of OREOS

Oreo Storeo
Published on Mar 9, 2023
Who invented the original Oreo? How did the iconic cookie get its name? Are you a twister or a breaker?

Fetch a cold glass of milk because in this episode, we’re tracing the origins of the Oreo. We’ll uncover how a bitter feud pushed Nabisco to unleash a savvy marketing campaign that ultimately made Oreos a household name and America’s favorite cookie.

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Have you ever wondered how ketchup became America's favorite condiment? Or why Four Loko was banned by the government? Or how roller coasters were invented? In "History of…" host Wil Fulton will take you through a rapid-fire crash course on some of humankind's greatest innovations in food, drink, and travel. Hey, if you can keep up, you actually might learn something!

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CREDITS:

Host
Wil Fulton

Written by
Wil Fulton

Senior Creative
Jake Rasmussen

Development Producer
Wil Fulton

Associate Producer
Mia Faske

Editor
Ede Bell Crowder

Animator
Danna Windsor

Production Coordinator
Myra Rivera

Line Producer
Emily Tufaro

Post Production Supervisor
Daniel Byrne

Director of Development
Leo Fernandez

Creative Director
Audra V. Pace

Head of Video
Jim D’Amico

Chief Content Officer
Meghan Kirsch

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