Mental Floss does it again: “18 Things You Never Learned in History Class” is one of its recent offerings and if it is to be believed, No. 8 is certainly food for thought:
8. Corn Flakes were invented as part of John Kellogg’s anti-masturbation crusade.
The phrase “Don’t go there” leaps to mind.
Link: http://mentalfloss.com/article/55648/18-things-you-didnt-learn-history-class