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TIL that Gerber, maker of baby food, once attempted to launch a similar, 'meal in a jar' product line aimed at college students and young adults, "Gerber Singles" -- it was a tremendous flop, even with such appetizing entrees as "Beef Burgundy" and "Mediterranean Vegetables"

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