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What Are Those Crosshairs and Color Squares On My Box Of Cereal?
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If you’re me, when you’re eating cereal, you’re reading the different panels of the box instead of scrolling through social media. The side with the nutritional information and ingredients is always a bit depressing, especially when you stare in awe at the sugar content of some brands.
That said, the back panel is king.
That’s where the mazes, puzzles, and other fun stuff reside. Before mobile devices, the back of the cereal box was where one could find some solid entertainment, especially in the morning while having breakfast. These puzzles prime the mental pump, similar to how those Sugar Smacks get the body’s engine humming.
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