The Candystand Trivia Quiz

Answer: Snickers

The top selling candy bar in the U.S. for many years was introduced into the market in 1930. It was named "Snickers" bar after the Mars' family favorite horse.

Answer: M & M's

Every cloud has a silver lining. The legend that tells us how M & M candy were born is proof of that. The story goes like this: On a trip to Spain, Forrest Mars Sr. ran into some soldiers (Spanish Civil war time) who were eating pellets of chocolate. The pellets were encased in a hard, sugary coat to prevent it from melting.

This idea inspired him, so he went back to his kitchen and whipped up the recipe for M & M's Plain Chocolate Candies.

Answer: Lemonheads

These candies are the most successful of their time. Lemonheads were developed in 1962 using the same method as Red Hots, the object was to create a sour candy equal to the popular Red Hots. The Ferrara Pan Company currently produces approximately 500 million Lemonheads a year.

Answer: Starburst

Brits were the first to try this tasty treat. STARBURST Fruit Chews were first introduced in Mars, Ltd. of Slough, England, a Mars affiliated company, in 1960. The product didn't hit the U.S. market until 1976. The original blend of orange, lemon, lime and strawberry flavors was introduced then.

Answer: Big Red

Getting ready to hit the town? Party, have some serious fun? Remember to bring with you a pack of Big Red. On the market since 1975, it didn't get the update to its "hot, bold" cinnamon taste until 2001. The new bolder taste gives you longer lasting fresh breath, more than ever before.

Answer: Butterfinger

Contrary to popular belief that the name "Butterfinger" comes from a popular phrase used by sportscasters in the 1920's to describe athletes who would drop the ball, rumor has it that the name actually comes from Junior Curtis's habit of poking his "finger" in the family "butter". "Butterfinger" was the Curtiss Candy Company's baby.

Answer: Skittles

SKITTLES bite sized candy had been around for a while when it hit the U.S. market in 1981. The fruit flavored candy had been an European favorite since 1974. There are several different packages, including Regular (since 1984), Tropical (1990), Wild Berry (1990) and Sour (2000).

Answer: Bazooka Joe

If you can tell me you never ran to the store to buy this now famous gum, for its great taste sure, but more for the cool comics that come with it, you're lying! Bazooka Bubble gum was introduced in 1953 and was named after the funny named musical instrument that entertainer Bob Burns had fashioned from two gas pipes and a funnel in the 1930s.

Answer: Pop Rocks

Mix Pop Rocks with Soda and your insides will burst. Nope, nothing but an Urban Legend. You shouldn't be afraid to indulge yourself occasionally with this great and original candy. Entertainment for your whole mouth, it was invented in 1956 by General Foods.

They weren't introduced to the public until 1975. We have chemistry to thank for the fun this candy provides. Small amounts of carbonation are released causing that mild exploding sensation and sizzling noise.

Answer: Lifesavers

Probably the first candy you ever loved. Lifesaver candy is America's favorite hard roll candy, and has been since their creation in 1912. Clarence Crane, a Cleveland chocolate maker came up with the idea, he wanted a sweet product that wouldn't melt in the summer heat.

The first flavor was peppermint. Lifesavers come in all sorts of flavors these days, each roll containing 14 candies. What's your favorite flavor?