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THE IDLE AMERICAN: Grahams and crackers
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· August 15, 2026
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Key points The topic was raised by the author's Uncle Mort, who is known for his random conversations. A local column, THE IDLE AMERICAN, recently featured a discussion about Graham Crackers.
A local column, THE IDLE AMERICAN, recently featured a discussion about Graham Crackers. The topic was raised by the author's Uncle Mort, who is known for his random conversations.
He questioned whether the snack was named after one or both of two notable individuals, Dr. Billy Graham and Lindsey Graham. Dr. Billy Graham was a renowned Christian evangelist, while Lindsey Graham is a US Senator.
Further details about the column and Uncle Mort's query are available from the Odessa American.
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Published: August 15, 2026 ·
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