Welcome to the White Bean History Museum, where the past is a little bit weird and a whole lotta fun! In the early 1800s, white beans were the height of fashion in Parisian salons. They were a staple of the aristocracy, and everyone from Napoleon to your great aunt Mildred was munching on 'em.
Fast forward to the Wild West, where white beans were the main course at every cowboy's favorite cantina. They were a staple of the ranching life, and cowpokes would trade their favorite steers for a sack of 'em.
But white beans weren't just for the elite or the cowboys. Oh no, they were also a favorite among the hippies of the 1960s, who used 'em as a symbol of rebellion and free love. (Or at least, that's what they told us.)
Today, white beans are still the talk of the town, albeit for their versatility in soups, stews, and casseroles. But let's be real, they're still the hipsters' favorite snack.
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