Discovering fairy floss, the dentist who sweetened the world

James Morrison, a dentist and confectionery enthusiast, co-invented the Electronic Candy Machine with John C Waltham. Their creation, Fairy Floss, was introduced at the 1904 World's Fair and became a massive success, selling over 68,000 boxes. Despite this, Morrison returned to his dental career, leaving a legacy in both fields.

Who was James Morrison's partner in creating the Electronic Candy Machine?

• Thomas Edison

• Alexander Graham Bell

• John C Waltham

• Nikola Tesla

What was the original name given to the spun sugar treat invented by Morrison and Waltham?

• Fairy Floss

• Sugar Floss

• Cotton Candy

• Sweet Air

At which event was Fairy Floss first introduced to the public?

• The 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition

• The 1920 Summer Olympics

• The 1893 Chicago World's Fair

• The 1904 World's Fair

How many boxes of Fairy Floss were sold in the first six months?

• 100,000

• 68,000

• 50,000

• 75,000

What did James Morrison do after the success of Fairy Floss?

• He became a full-time confectioner

• He retired

• He opened a candy store

• He returned to his dental practice