Exploring the Favorites of Halloween Candy by State

The video explores the fascinating histories and mysteries behind popular Halloween candies. It covers candy corn's agricultural roots, Tootsie Pop's lick experiments, Snickers' meal-like qualities, and the rivalry between Hershey's Kisses and Wilbur's Buds. It also delves into the evolution of Sour Patch Kids, the spicy appeal of Hot Tamales, the wartime origins of M&M's, and the mysterious beginnings of Skittles. Finally, it highlights the success story of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, emphasizing their enduring popularity.

What was the original name of Candy Corn?

• Chicken Feed

• Corn Treats

• Harvest Candy

• Pumpkin Bites

Which company is known for producing most of the Candy Corn today?

• Golitz Confectionery

• Wonderly Candy Company

• Brock's Confections

• Jelly Belly

How many licks did Purdue researchers find it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop?

• 364

• 411

• 2000

• 1000

What is the significance of finding a star on a Tootsie Pop wrapper?

• It grants a prize

• It is a sign of good luck

• It means the candy is defective

• It indicates a special flavor

What was Snickers named after?

• A favorite horse

• A famous person

• A place

• A type of candy

Who invented the original teardrop-shaped chocolate known as Wilbur's Buds?

• Milton Hershey

• Henry Oscar Wilbur

• George Renninger

• Leo Hirschfield

What was the original name of Sour Patch Kids?

• Cabbage Patch Kids

• Sour Martians

• Mars Men

• Sour Men

Which company created Hot Tamales?

• Hershey's

• Jelly Belly

• Mars Inc.

• Just Born Incorporated

What was the original purpose of M&M's during World War II?

• To be a luxury treat

• To keep soldiers' hands clean

• To boost morale

• To be a ration substitute

Who began working at Hershey's Chocolate Factory in 1921 and later created Reese's Peanut Butter Cups?

• Milton Hershey

• Leo Hirschfield

• Frank Mars

• Harry Burnett Reese