The Wildest Myths Viewers Have Been Led to Believe by Movies & Media

Myth #11 – Twinkies Have a Shelf Life of Decades

Twinkies only really have a shelf life of approximately 45 days (25 with the original recipe), which is far shorter than the common myth that they are edible for decades.

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The More You Know

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