Peanut butter is the pate of childhood.

Its National Peanut Butter Day. By law, any product labeled “peanut butter” in the United States must be at least 90 percent peanuts, (don’t ask about the other 10%.) Boldly celebrate the lowly legume Arachis hypogaea, (except for the 1.5% of US students allergic to peanuts.) Former President Bill Clinton says one of his favorite sandwiches is peanut butter and banana; also reported to have been the favorite of Elvis.

Every year Americans eat enough peanut butter to coat the floor of the Grand Canyon.

Why anyone would do that is anyone’s guess. Go figure.

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