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The Year These Candies Were Invented is Shocking!

The Year These Candies Were Invented is Shocking!

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The Year These Candies Were Invented is Shocking!
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Sour Patch Kids
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Reese's Pieces
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Skittles
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Starburst
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Swedish Fish
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Junior Mints
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Jolly Ranchers
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Whoppers
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Almond Joy
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M&Ms
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York Peppermint Patty
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Dove Chocolate
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Nestle Crunch
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Kit Kat
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3 Musketeers
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Snickers
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Twizzlers
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Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
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Milky Way
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Butterfinger
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Haribo Goldbears
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Baby Ruth
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Hershey's Chocolate Bar
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The Year These Candies Were Invented is Shocking!
Sour Patch Kids
Reese's Pieces
Skittles
Starburst
Swedish Fish
Junior Mints
Jolly Ranchers
Whoppers
Almond Joy
M&Ms
York Peppermint Patty
Dove Chocolate
Nestle Crunch
Kit Kat
3 Musketeers
Snickers
Twizzlers
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Milky Way
Butterfinger
Haribo Goldbears
Baby Ruth
Hershey's Chocolate Bar

The Year These Candies Were Invented is Shocking!

Everyone has their favorite candy they remember enjoying as kids. But what some people may not realize is just how old their #1 sweet treat is. In fact, some beloved candy brands have been around for more than 100 years — and they're just as beloved among Boomers as they are with Gen Z. Take a look at 23 of the most popular candies and learn what year they were invented. They're listed in order from newest to oldest, and the oldest is what many consider the candy original.

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