This week we take a dip with two of the most popular snacks to see if we have any strong opinions on the subject, figure out how many wars each has caused, and eventually talk about whether or not you should be eating them in the first place.

• Holy Guacamole: How the Hass Avocado Conquered the World - Smithsonian Magazine
• Give Chickpeas A Chance: Why Hummus Unites, And Divides, The Mideast - NPR
• Who invented hummus? - BBC