Maybe you figured the 1920s?

Maybe even the turn of the 20th Century?

So the brand isn’t kidding when it emblazons “An American Classic” on every roll.

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The Tootsie Roll also spans three centuries of American history.

Hirschfield named the Tootsie Roll after his daughter and sold each of his then hand-rolled candies for a penny.

The candy is also still popular because it is just plain excellent.

Necco Wafers

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According toSnack History, these cups were first offered by the H.B.

But it was not until more recently that soft chewing gum was introduced.

1979 isn’t so long ago in the eyes of some, but try telling that to a millennial.

Good & Plenty

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We’re guessing it worked.

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Toblerone

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PEZ

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reeses peanut butter cups package

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bubble yum

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Skittles Lime

Courtesy of Mars Wrigley

ring pops

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