All About Altoids

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1. Altoids was invented in the 19th century to relieve what particular common ailment? dandruff bad breath intestinal discomfort acne

2. The name Altoids is derived from a combination of English and Greek words. True False

3. In the late 1920's the ads claimed taking one or two mints after meals would stop any "poisonous fermentation". Jokes were then started concerning what particular nation's food could cause this possible gastric condition? England American Swedish Italian

4. Altoids originally came in what kind of package? plastic sacks paper bags individual foil wraps cardboards cartons

5. In what city did Altoids originally gain entry into the USA? New York Kansas San Francisco Seattle

6. The recipe has undergone only two changes since it first came out on the market. True False

7. What city did Altoids originate from? Paris Pennsylvania Frankfurt London

8. Peppermint was the original flavor, but now there are many flavors of Altoids to choose form. Which is NOT a current flavor? ginger clove liquorice raspberry

9. Altoids owes its fame to the peppermint plant, which perhaps explains why the tin box has a rendering of this aromatic botanical. What is the Latin name for this plant? Menta Minta Mentha Spearmentia Mentha Piperita Peppermintia

10. Speaking of the tin front, what is the missing word in the slogan? "The original__________ curiously strong peppermints". famous best favorite celebrated