Snack Cake, Near Death at 81

After a little more than 80 years, a staple of far too many junk food enthusiasts has gone to meet its maker. Or rather, its maker is heading to the great beyond. Hostess Brands is filing for bankruptcy.

Shelf life notwithstanding, after experiencing a short illness (last year, sales declined 2% from the previous year), Twinkies will indeed disappear from grocery stores. This is contrary to the popular opinion (or urban legend, actually) that the concoction is indestructible and lives on forever. Click here for the full article on DoctorOz.com