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    What is the history of M&M's candy?

    Question #2869. Asked by Carol. (May 28 00 2:01 PM)


    Roxanne33

    		The idea came from the Spanish Civil War but for more info check this site:

    http://us.mms.com/us/about/history/

    May 28 00, 6:49 PM
    exceller

    		M&M's were invented by Forest Mars. Roxanne was right. He got the idea from watching Spanish soliders eat a similar candy. The chocolate candies were coated in sugar to keep the soliders hands from getting sticky while eating the chocolate. M&Ms began being sold in the United States during World War II. The goverment used this candy to give to soliders because it was a snack that could last in almost any climate. The candy became a huge success in the United States shortly after, due to the fact most places did not have air conditioning and the sugar coat helped keep chocolate from getting messy.

    My information came from
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%26Ms

    Aug 20 07, 3:13 PM

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