History of the Candy Cane

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What does the phrase "according to legend" mean?

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what the legends say occurred but it is not historic fact

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When was the first candy cane thought to have been invented?

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1670

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Why was the candy cane invented?

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to keep children quiet during services

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How did America change the original candy cane?

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added peppermint flavor and a red swirl

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Why did America make changes to the candy cane?

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so it wouldn't be boring

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How are candy canes made?

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Add ingredients, heat, then let it cool

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How many twists does a candy cane get when going through the resizing and shaping process?

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5

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What is the candy cane's "signature" element?

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the crook

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What is the robot's job in the candy cane process?

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to package them

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How many candy canes are made each day in the facility featured in the video?

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1.5 million