Hershey Ultimate Flashcard

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What background were Hersheys parents?

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Mennonites

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What was Milton S. Hershey's Middle Name?

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Snavely

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Which of the following statements about Milton Hershey and the Titanic is most accurate?
Milton Hershey paid a deposit for a Titanic ticket but returned early to the U.S. on a different ship.
Milton Hershey purchased a ticket on the Titanic but canceled due to illness.
Milton Hershey had no connection to the Titanic; the story is a myth.
Milton Hershey rode the Titanic but survived by climbing on a raft with Rose, who made room.

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Milton Hershey paid a deposit for a Titanic ticket but returned early to the U.S. on a different ship.

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In 1918, Milton Hershey placed 5,000 shares of Hershey stock (valued at approximately $60,000,000 at the time) into a trust for the school. Accounting for inflation, roughly how would this $60M be worth in 2025?

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$1.4B

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How many students attend the Milton Hershey School?

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2100

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What year did Hershey sell its first Chocolate Bar?

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1900

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What is the melting point of Hershey Chocolate (Cocoa Butter)?

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78°F

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For how many years did Hershey sell a 5¢ Chocolate Bar?

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69 years (1900-1969)

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How many chocolate SKUs are in Circana?

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38,007

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What is the SECOND most popular Reese's SKU? Options: Reese's Fast Break (King-Size), Reese's Sticks (King-Size), Reese's Peanut Butter Cup (King-Size), Reese's PBC Grape Jelly LTO (King-Size)

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Reese's Sticks (King-Size)