The unofficial term—abbreviated as “S.O.S.”—became popular slang among American soldiers during World War II. It refers to “cream chipped beef on toast,” a dish that's been featured in Army cookbooks for over 100 years. Any creamed meat (shit) served on t...

What is in Spam? It is one of life’s greatest mysteries — a true puzzlement that has plagued any person with a pantry since it was introduced in 1937.

During desperate times when civilians in many countries were near starvation, cans of SPAM were a priceless godsend that saved millions of people. Their convenience, durability, and high-calorie content made it ideal for feeding American soldiers during t...