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Today is January 30, 2026 / /
The history of Tootsie Rolls Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Tootsie Rolls? Tootsie Rolls were created by an Austrian immigrant named Leo Hirschfield, who started selling the candies in Brooklyn in 1896 for just 1 cent each. In 1905, Hirschfield opened a factory in New York City, but the candies Continue Reading »
The history of Vlasic Pickles Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Vlasic Pickles? Frank Vlasic immigrated to the United States in 1912 and settled in Michigan. There, he worked at a car foundry and after saving up, he opened a creamery business in Detroit. After some time, he turned the business Continue Reading »
The history of Milky Way Bars Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Milky Way Bars? With Halloween just around the corner, we’re delving into the history behind Milky Way bars. The Mars company claims that Milky Way bars were created by Frank Mars along with his son. However, his son Forrest Continue Reading »
Sabra Classic Hummus Sabra Nutrition: per serving 2 tbsp Calories: 70 Fat: 6g (Saturated fat: 1g) Sodium: 130mg Carbs: 5g (Fiber: 2g , Sugar: 0g) Protein: 2g Sabra Classic Hummus is a favorite for many, including Chef Dennis. It’s his other must-have hummus. “Sabra Classic Hummus is a product I can always count on because it Continue Reading »
The history of Wise Potato Chips Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Wise Potato Chips? In 1921, grocer Earl Wise, Sr. found himself with a surplus of potatoes. Frugal and enterprising, he decided to use them to make potato chips. He did all of the work manually and sold his chips Continue Reading »
Do you ever wonder who first thought of Lucky Charms? Lucky Charms cereal was created by a product developer named John Holahan. He created a prototype by combining Cheerios with chopped-up pieces of Circus Peanuts. When Lucky Charms debuted in 1964, the oat cereal pieces were shaped like bells, fish, arrowheads, clovers, and the letter Continue Reading »
Do you ever wonder who first thought of Froot Loops? Froot Loops were created to replace a failed Kellogg’s cereal called OKs (the individual pieces were shaped like the letters O and K.) OKs were Kellogg’s attempt to create a bootleg version of the highly successful Cheerios cereal made by their competitor, General Mills. While Continue Reading »
Did you know? Cultivation of gooseberries was first recorded in England as far back as the 13th century, however they were not widely grown until the early 1500s – a time when many fruits were being introduced and popularised through increased trade with the Continent. By 1831 the Horticultural Society’s London garden housed a collection Continue Reading »
Do you ever wonder who first thought of Boysenberries? Boysenberries were first grown by Rudolph Boysen, who discovered the hybrid fruit (a cross between red raspberries, blackberries, and loganberries). However, his harvest was unimpressive and he all but gave up on his plant. The Knotts family of Knott’s Berry Farm heard about Boysen’s new berry and were Continue Reading »
Do you ever wonder who first thought of Folgers Coffee? In 1850, at the age of 14, James A. Folger traveled from Nantucket to San Francisco after a fire destroyed his family’s livelihood. There, he began working at William H. Bovee’s Pioneer Steam Coffee and Spice Mills. By 1859, he had become a partner in Continue Reading »
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