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A Quick Look at the Early Days of the Honey Bee

A Quick Look at the Early Days of the Honey Bee The honey bee, the quintessential American insect, is actually...

The Triumph, Defeats, and Ultimate Victory of the Sorghum Syrup

The Triumph, Defeats, and Ultimate Victory of the Sorghum Syrup Most people don’t know sorghum syrup, but it’s an American...

Anita Smith – My Grandmother’s Purse…1930’s

I was the first grandchild in my family, and being the oldest, I was the only grandchild for years. When Easter came around I would go to my grandmother’s house. This was around 1935 through 1938...

My Grandmother’s Purse Project: David Klein, Inventor of the Jelly Belly

David Klein Inventor of the Jelly Belly In the summer of 1952, when I was 6 years old, I started...

The Remarkable Journey of the Jelly Bean

The Remarkable Journey of the Jelly Bean The history of the jelly bean is remarkable, crossing cultures and centuries, finding...

The Secret Life of Choo-Choo Charlie

The Secret Life of Choo-Choo Charlie So how does a humble 19th-century candy become the nation’s oldest brand? The answer...

Hot Chocolate and Marshmallow: Thousands of Years and Counting

03/18/2014 Althaea Officinalis From: Wikipedia In chilly weather, when you find comfort in hot chocolate with an island of marshmallow...