This Is Your Brain On Cheesesteak (Reheat)

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Jul 31, 202600:25:56Arts

Why do our brains go crazy for the melted cheese on Philly's iconic cheesesteak? What is it about scrapple’s crispy fried goodness? How does surface-area-to-volume ratio make the roast pork sandwich more delicious?

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