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 No, really, loads of kids were always so deathly allergic to a common food they couldn't be in the same room as it and we only started noticing after 9/11. 
 he said he's discussing conspiracy theories. that's a big one. I never knew any kid who was allergic and never heard about the allergy until I was already an adult 
 Knew someone who couldn't eat peanuts pre-9/11. Was real hilarious when he ate a handful of trail mix.