Oh's Cereal
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Oh’s Cereal (History, Recipes, Pictures & Commercials)

Oh’s cereal hit American grocery shelves in 1980, a latecomer to the breakfast cereal competition when compared to some of the iconic cereals that debuted a half-century earlier. And Oh’s! in their original conception didn’t last particularly long, either. Quaker Oats first manufactured Oh!s in “Crunchy Graham” and “Honey Nut” varieties. In 1988, they were…

Space Food Sticks
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Space Food Sticks (History, Pictures & Commercials)

Space food sticks are linked indelibly with the first trips to space and they were very popular in the space race era due to this connection. If you have not heard of these snacks, that is because they were discontinued in the 1980s when the original space race craze officially ended. This being said, they…

Dubble Bubble Gum
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Dubble Bubble Gum (History, Pictures & Commercials)

Dubble Bubble gum has been popular for generations, particularly in the US and the UK, and there are many varieties of gum on the market these days. Many of these gums are made to freshen your breath but at the beginning of the history of chewing gum, gum was made for the purpose of blowing…

Mamba Candy
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Mamba Candy (History, Flavors & Pictures)

Fruity, juicy, chewy, delicious – all of these words have been used to describe Mamba candy and they are all absolutely right. Originally launched in the German market, this candy has been popular since the day it debuted.  History Mamba has a long, steady history behind it. This candy was originally produced in Germany and…

Caramello
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Caramello Candy Bar (History, Pictures & Commercials)

Caramello bars have been around for a long time and they are sold under different names in the UK and Australia. The general name for the candy confection is actually Cadbury Caramilk, but in the US, this candy bar is more familiarly known as Caramello. The entire styling of the bar is different depending on…

Double Dip Candy
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Double Dip Candy (History, Flavors, FAQ & Pictures)

Have you ever heard of Double Dip Candy? This confectionary candy was introduced by Swizzles Matlow and became exceptionally popular for a short time frame. This powdery, sweet candy had a dipping stick and will closely remind you of the popular Fun Dip candy on the market today.  Let’s take a closer look!  History Swizzles…

Fruit String Thing
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Fruit String Thing (History, Pictures & Commercials)

This unique snack was a mainstay of snack favorites for kids in the 90s and this classic treat is remembered with fondness by many people. These strange little fruit snacks were a big hit for kids who loved being given permission to play with their food and they offer a model for snacking that has…

Smartfood Popcorn
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Smartfood Popcorn (History, Varieties & Commercials)

When people talk about popcorn that can be eaten on the go, they always talk about Smartfood popcorn. This tells you how completely the company has met its original goal of sweeping away the low-quality and tasteless cheesy popcorns that were sold prior to the creation of the Smartfood brand. Smartfood has become the standard…