ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Bath Oliver

Hey kiddo, have you ever had a really crunchy and delicious cracker before? Well, there's a special kind of cracker called Bath Oliver that's really famous and has a cool story behind it.

A long long time ago, in a city called Bath in England, there was a man named Dr. William Oliver who was really interested in making healthy food. He wanted to create a special kind of cracker that was not only yummy but also good for people's tummies.

So, Dr. Oliver came up with a recipe for a really simple cracker made with flour, water, and a little bit of salt. He also made sure that the crackers were really thin so that they would be easy to digest and wouldn't upset people's stomachs.

People loved Dr. Oliver's crackers so much that they started calling them "Bath Oliver" crackers, after the city where they were invented. They even became really popular among famous people like King George III and his wife Queen Charlotte, who ate them all the time.

Today, Bath Oliver crackers are still made using Dr. Oliver's original recipe, and they are still really popular. They are crispy and crunchy and taste super good with cheese or jam. Plus, they are still really good for your tummy, which is why some people think of them as a fancy and healthy snack.

So there you have it, kiddo! Bath Oliver crackers are a yummy and healthy snack that were invented by a smart doctor a long time ago in England.