by Jennifer R.
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March 30, 2009

Random Facts - Candy

May 10, 2011 08:32 AM UTC
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Hershey's Kisses are called that because the machine that makes them looks like it is kissing the conveyor belt.

Before 1991 Twix Bars were internationally knows as “Raider”

In 15th century France, chocolate could only be eaten by members of the royal court.

The world’s most expensive chocolates are Chocopolgie French Black Truffles by Knipschildt at $2,600 per pound.

Milton Snavely Hershey, inventor of the Hershey Bar and Hershey Kisses was a Mennonite looking for an alternative to alcohol.

Milk Duds got their name from the fact that they were supposed to be perfectly round, but was found to be impossible.

Comments: 20

lena k. May 10, 2011, 8:36am UTC
interesting
Adelaide M. May 10, 2011, 8:37am UTC
Thanks for posting to Point Taken. Have a great day!
Hev L. May 10, 2011, 8:41am UTC
Thanks for sharing. I didn't know any of this.
Denise L. May 10, 2011, 9:04am UTC
As Johnny Carson used to say.... "I did not know that." :)
Pamela Marks May 10, 2011, 9:07am UTC
I would sure like to taste and see if the Chocopolgie French Black Truffles by Knipschildt are worth 2600 a pound
Dennis Gilman May 10, 2011, 10:38am UTC
So would I, but I'm not $2,600.00 curious.
Pamela Marks May 10, 2011, 10:47am UTC
like I said I would try it like a free sample to see if it is worth it.
Nora D. May 10, 2011, 10:16am UTC
What fascinating information! Thanks so much for sharing!
Dennis Gilman May 10, 2011, 10:39am UTC
Great information. Glad Hershey made his search, but we all know that there will never ever be a substitute for alcohol.
Beth J. May 10, 2011, 12:53pm UTC
Thanks for sharing on Helping Out One Another
Beth J. May 10, 2011, 1:53pm UTC
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Chris E. May 10, 2011, 2:10pm UTC
Neat info!
Kasey Klein May 10, 2011, 4:32pm UTC

Thanks for posting to Short Story and More!
Ann K. May 10, 2011, 10:53pm UTC
Cool info!
DarkBeauty 73 (Melanie) May 11, 2011, 9:01pm UTC
Love Hersey kisses myself.

Love the fact on the Milk Dud. lol
Melanie B. May 12, 2011, 4:09pm UTC
thanks for sharing
Winona (the crazy rat lady) May 12, 2011, 11:07pm UTC
I've not had a plain hersheys kiss in a long time.

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Diane Huizenga Jul 3, 2011, 8:59am UTC
great facts
Renita P. Aug 13, 2011, 10:01pm UTC
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