A look into the origins of your favorite candies, how they changed the world, and why they are awesome.
Take a journey into the origins of the Tootsie Roll and why it's awesome! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/briefhistorycandy/message
It is known for it's vast and unique flavor options such as Blueberry, Cotton Candy, Buttered Popcorn, and Barf. The surprisingly delicious, and occasionally disgusting, the Jelly Belly --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/briefhistorycandy/message
Born from the fires of the industrial revolution, this candy has been described as disgusting, old, weird, chalky. the candy that can sit on the shelf for years and not lose an iota of flavor, the Necco Wafer. Learn more at A Brief History in Candy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/briefhistorycandy/message
What do a fallen actor, a teenage business prodigy, a scientific stress test, and William H Macy all have in common? The chewy and delicious, the frozen and fragile, the 95-year-old Charleston Chew! Learn more at A Brief History in Candy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/briefhistorycandy/message
I love Reese's Pieces, and so do you. Find out why! Learn more at A Brief History in Candy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/briefhistorycandy/message