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TIL Tom Ryan invented Jif Peanut Butter, Pizza Hut’s double-stuffed pizza, the McGriddle, McDonald’s fruit & yogurt parfait, Smashburger, the Meat-lovers Pizza and McDonald’s entire Dollar Menu.

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