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The Maker Of Candy Hearts Filed Bankruptcy, But Don't Worry, That's Not The End Of Them

By Tanya
The bankrupt 171-year-old candy maker known for its chalky Necco Wafers and those little inscribed hearts that are everywhere on Valentine's Day got a sweet message from a rival Wednesday: BE MINE.Ohio-based Spangler Candy Co. had the winning $18.83 million bid for the New England Confectionery Co., or Necco, at a federal bankruptcy auction in Boston.The deal from the company that makes Dum Dums lollipops will most likely ensure a future, at least in the short term, for some of the nation's most familiar candies.AP"They're a crowd favorite," said Chris Baker, who sells Necco candies

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10 Candies That Made No Sense To You When You Were Younger, But You Ate Them Anyway

By Moojan
Candy is candy, which means it's mostly sugar, which means that it's nothing less than amazingly delicious. So, it never matters how it was made, only that it's been approved somehow and you can ingest it until you've had enough.Here are 10 candies that made absolutely no sense to you when you were a kid, but you ate them anyway. 1. We all wondered why there were two wrappers around the delicious White Rabbit candies, but we soon found out that the thin white paper is edible. Mind-blowing. Walmart2. What kind of sorcery was this? Hubba Bubba made some

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15 Wonka Treats We All Wish Weren't Just Pure Imagination

By Tanya
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is one of the greatest movies ever made. Gene Wilder's version of Willy Wonka is by far the definitive performance of the character, and one of the best of his entire career. Paramount PicturesThe movie is one of those classics that has remained a favorite for decades, but it's not only because the acting is so good. The set decoration in this movie is beyond incredible. Everything is supposed to be edible inside the factory, and they were able to make it all look so appetizing. Which of the treats looks like it would

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The History Of The Pez Dispenser Is A Lot Weirder Than You Think

By Tanya
Basically everyone has owned a Pez dispenser in their lives, right? The iconic shape of the little candy containers is one of those things that have been around for generations.PEZ CandyYou can get Pez dispensers with all kinds of characters on them, whether it's your favorite Disney characters, iconic super heroes, and even famous people like Elvis! PEZ CandyBut apparently these weren't originally intended for children! Despite the fact that we really only remember them as these toy-like plastic figures, the original Pez dispensers were actually a little bit different. PEZThey are actually shaped the way they are for

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15 Classic 90s Snacks That Will Bring You Back To Your Childhood, But How Many Can You Name?

By Tanya
Snack time is the most important time of the day. There are so many good options to choose from that sometimes it's hard to decide. Do you prefer sweet or sour? Salty or savory? Well, no matter what you prefer, there was absolutely a snack for you in the 90s. GiphyThe 90s had some of the best snacks. A lot of them are still available now, but there are some that are now discontinued. Whether or not they were left in the past, we will still be able to identify them without the packaging. How many do you think you

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20 Mascots Responsible For Almost All Of Your Food Choices As A Kid

By Tanya
Pretty much the best part about being a kid is the snacks right? You get to eat a bunch of sugary treats with bright and fun colors, all complete with their own awesome mascot. Some companies even managed to use a fun mascot to trick us into eating healthier foods!How many of these classic mascots for you remember from your childhood? A lot of them are still around, which one is your favorite? Tony the TigerGiphySugar BearYouTubeTrix RabbitYouTubeSnap, Crackle and PopYouTubeHamburger Helper GloveYouTubeKoolaid ManGiphyCap'n CrunchYouTubeSonny the Cuckoo BirdGamespotSlush PuppieOnce Upon A ProductNesquik BunnyYouTubeThere are more mascots to remember! Click
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