Be Smart is back, and Dr. Joe Hanson is along for the ride. This time around, they explore the interesting history of the world’s favorite pair of ground-up flavor additives. Maybe ponder over it while dining on some potato fries?
The Unique (and Odd) History of Salt and Pepper
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