CANDY

Hard, Unpopular Cob Corn Couldn't Hold a Kernel to Candy Corn in Its Beginnings

It's National Candy Corn Day!

The Revolutionary Story Behind Mary Jane Candies

These little peanut butter and molasses chews are 100 years old, but they have a much older historical link.

The Day Baby Ruths Rained Down on Pittsburgh

One day in 1923, the children of Pittsburgh had the best day ever.

How DOTS Became a Successful Candy Spin-off

Because most people prefer fruit-flavored candies to licorice-flavored ones.

How Runts Were a Product of Willy Wonka's Corporate Imagination

Come with me / And you'll be / In a world where Runts are now reality.

14 Weird Kit Kat Flavors You Can Actually Buy

While some of the more intriguing flavors like peach and red bean soup will have to remain a mystery to our American taste buds, Amazon has a fairly large collection of flavors you can actually try.

Why Are They Called Gummy Bears?

The Haribo gummy bears were right on trend in the 1920s.

15 Melt-In-Your-Mouth Facts About M&M's

Do you remember the time when there were no red M&M's?

What Do the Ms on M&M's Stand For?

It started with the partnership Forrest Mars and Bruce Murrie. Their partnership would lead to the iconic M & M candy that is so beloved to this day.

The face that launched a thousand angry letters.

7 Controversial Candies From Around the World

Chewing bubblegum, eating a chocolate bar, and sucking on a lollipop are among the many innocent joys of childhood. But if you found one of these controversial sweets in your kid's trick-or-treat bag, it might leave a sour taste in your mouth.