The Original Oreo: A Brief History

From the Depths of Nabisco to the Depths of Your Soul

Meet the OG Oreo

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It all started with Sam Porcella and the Nabisco company in 1912. The Original Oreo was born from the marriage of two cookies, one hard and one soft. The rest, as they say, is history.

Trivia

The Original Oreo was the first cookie with two wafers. It was a game changer. Literally.

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Flavor Variations

The Original Oreo had a total of 4 flavors: Original, Chocolate, Chocolate Chip, and Lemon. Yeah, that's right, Lemon.

Flavor Variations