Fun Facts About Candy Bars
The earliest bars of chocolate were made from bittersweet chocolate. Henry Nestle's introduction of milk chocolate in 1875, however, was the beginning of the invention of some delicious confections still popular today. Does this Spark an idea?
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Named For a Horse
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The Snickers candy bar was named after the family horse by its creators, Frank and Ethel Mars. When it was first introduced in 1929, a Snickers bar sold for only a nickel.
Soldiers' Rations
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During World War II, Heath bars were chosen as part of U.S. soldiers' rations because of their long shelf life. M&M's also were often included because of their resistance to melting.
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A President's Daughter--Or a Baseball Player?
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Although the Curtiss Candy Company insisted that the Baby Ruth bar was named in honor of President Cleveland's daughter Ruth; skeptics, however, believe it was more likely an attempt to cash in on the popularity of baseball player Babe Ruth without paying royalties.
How the 3 Musketeers Bar Got Its Name
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The 3 Musketeers bar, introduced in 1932, was originally composed of three separate pieces of candy with vanilla, chocolate and strawberry flavorings, says UsefulTrivia.com.
M&M's Colors
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According to the M&M's website, the first M&M's were sold in a tube, and were chocolate-colored only. Red, green and yellow candies were added in 1960, then orange in 1976. Beginning in the 1980s, bags of the candy with seasonal colors were introduced.
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