Trivia Today
"Six Items a Day of Enduring Insignificance"
--------------------------------------------------------------------
The Twister Car Performs Twists, Stunts, and Wheelies...
http://pd.gophercentral.com/u/1152/c/186/a/469
------------------------------------------------------------
TRIVIA TODAY - Monday, September 27, 2010
Greetings Infomaniacs,
If you've ever eaten a Mike & Ike, a HotTamale, or a
marshmallow Peep, then you've enjoyed a JustBorn brand candy.
And if you haven't, then you are missing out on some good
stuff! Today I have for you a little history on the company
and its famous treats...
Enjoy!
Melissa
Email Melissa: mailto:melissa@gophercentral.com
***********************************************************
TODAY'S MYSTERY QUOTE
QUOTE: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of
happiness and just be happy."
HINT: (1880-1918), French poet, playwright, and art critic.
***********************************************************
RANDOM TIDBITS
Just Born got its name when founder, Sam Born, proudly
displayed in his store window an evolving line of daily-
made candy, declaring them "just born".
***
The HOT TAMALES(R) brand was introduced in 1950. Each chewy
candy has only seven calories and zero grams of fat.
***
Some theories about how MIKE AND IKE(R) was named include:
as a result of a company-wide contest, after a 1937 song
titled "Mike and Ike (The Twins)" and after a Vaudeville
act "Mike and Ike, We're Just Alike".
???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
PEANUT CHEWS(R) were developed during World War I and used
by the U.S. Military as a ration bar. The high energy,
high protein recipe and unique taste made it popular with
the troops. They were first sold in and around Philadelphia
by the Goldenberg Candy Company.
***
"Jimmies", the chocolate grains sprinkled on ice cream were
invented at Just Born, and named after the employee who made
them.
***
Yellow and white PEEPS(R) chicks and bunnies came first,
followed by pink, lavender, blue, green and orange.
***********************************************************
*** Weekly Mind-Scrambler ***
What is put on a table, cut, but never eaten?
Submit your answer by visiting: http://www.thedailytease.com
Answer will be posted in Friday's Trivia Today. Good Luck!
If your name appears in Friday's newsletter,
email me your complete name and address and I will ship
your prize.
Be sure to put "Winner" in the subject line.
***********************************************************
QUOTE: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of
happiness and just be happy."
ANSWER: Guillaume Apollinaire.
***********************************************************