... that Americans eat almost 21 pounds of candy per year, per person. Twelve of those pounds are chocolate. Considering that chocolate contains phenyl ethylamine, a natural substance reputed to stimulate the same reaction in the body as falling in love, may have a lot to do with our obsession.
... Popsicles were invented by an 11-year-old boy, Frank Epperson, in 1905. In 1923, he applied for a patent on what he was calling an "Eppsicle". Epperson was a father by then, and his children always referred to them as "Popsicles", since their "Pop" made them. That, of course, is the name that stuck.
... that the Cobb Salad was invented by an LA restaurant owner, Bob Cobb, who was looking for a creative way to use leftovers. He threw in avocado, celery, tomato, chives, watercress, hard-boiled eggs, chicken, bacon, and Roquefort cheese. yummmmm
... that the most popular flavored coffees are Irish Cream and Hazelnut. My favorite, by far, is Irish Cream. Ironically, my least favorite is... Hazelnut. heh.
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Sounds yummy. I hope you've gotten something to eat by now, Annabelle.
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