Sylvester Graham Invented Graham Crackers to Curtail 'Evil' Urges
" " We can thank American food reformer and religious teacher Sylvester Graham for graham crackers. Though the graham crackers we know today are nothing like the ones he first invented. Library of Congress/HowStuffWorks Let's face it: One of the best things about making a campfire is making s'mores — the quintessentially American treat consisting of a toasted, gooey marshmallow and a square of melted chocolate pressed between two crisp graham crackers. But have you ever wondered where graham crackers came from or where they got their name? It turns out the graham cracker was a health ...