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80s

15 Things We'd Get On Halloween That Were The Worst Part Of Trick-Or-Treating

By Tanya
Halloween is a privilege that kids are mostly taking for granted. You get to dress up in ridiculous costumes, and when you're young, you get to walk around and get free snacks from everyone in your neighborhood. You can't really go trick-or-treating when you're an adult, but at least now we can buy our own candy supplies. Sure, it's not as satisfying as getting it for free, but at least we get our sugar fix. There is, however, one benefit to having to buy candy yourself instead of running around town asking strangers for it. Instead of being given a

90s

10 Treats We Got On Halloween That Our Kids Will Never Get To Experience

By Tanya
Going trick-or-treating when you're a kid is probably one of the most important days of the entire year. When else are you supposed to get a whole bunch of free candy for little to no effort? I mean, I guess there's Easter and Christmas, but you know what, with Halloween you get to wear super fun costumes and pretend to be whatever you want. Those of us who enjoyed trick-or-treating as kids probably developed quite the sweet tooth, that often makes us crave some of the delectable snacks from our childhood. But here's the problem, some of our favorite candy

Food and Snacks

The Maker Of Candy Hearts Filed Bankruptcy, But Don't Worry, That's Not The End Of Them

By Tanya
The bankrupt 171-year-old candy maker known for its chalky Necco Wafers and those little inscribed hearts that are everywhere on Valentine's Day got a sweet message from a rival Wednesday: BE MINE.Ohio-based Spangler Candy Co. had the winning $18.83 million bid for the New England Confectionery Co., or Necco, at a federal bankruptcy auction in Boston.The deal from the company that makes Dum Dums lollipops will most likely ensure a future, at least in the short term, for some of the nation's most familiar candies.AP"They're a crowd favorite," said Chris Baker, who sells Necco candies

Life

10 Candies That Made No Sense To You When You Were Younger, But You Ate Them Anyway

By Moojan
Candy is candy, which means it's mostly sugar, which means that it's nothing less than amazingly delicious. So, it never matters how it was made, only that it's been approved somehow and you can ingest it until you've had enough.Here are 10 candies that made absolutely no sense to you when you were a kid, but you ate them anyway. 1. We all wondered why there were two wrappers around the delicious White Rabbit candies, but we soon found out that the thin white paper is edible. Mind-blowing. Walmart2. What kind of sorcery was this? Hubba Bubba made some

70s

15 Wonka Treats We All Wish Weren't Just Pure Imagination

By Tanya
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is one of the greatest movies ever made. Gene Wilder's version of Willy Wonka is by far the definitive performance of the character, and one of the best of his entire career. Paramount PicturesThe movie is one of those classics that has remained a favorite for decades, but it's not only because the acting is so good. The set decoration in this movie is beyond incredible. Everything is supposed to be edible inside the factory, and they were able to make it all look so appetizing. Which of the treats looks like it would

Life

The History Of The Pez Dispenser Is A Lot Weirder Than You Think

By Tanya
Basically everyone has owned a Pez dispenser in their lives, right? The iconic shape of the little candy containers is one of those things that have been around for generations.PEZ CandyYou can get Pez dispensers with all kinds of characters on them, whether it's your favorite Disney characters, iconic super heroes, and even famous people like Elvis! PEZ CandyBut apparently these weren't originally intended for children! Despite the fact that we really only remember them as these toy-like plastic figures, the original Pez dispensers were actually a little bit different. PEZThey are actually shaped the way they are for

Food and Snacks

15 Classic 90s Snacks That Will Bring You Back To Your Childhood, But How Many Can You Name?

By Tanya
Snack time is the most important time of the day. There are so many good options to choose from that sometimes it's hard to decide. Do you prefer sweet or sour? Salty or savory? Well, no matter what you prefer, there was absolutely a snack for you in the 90s. GiphyThe 90s had some of the best snacks. A lot of them are still available now, but there are some that are now discontinued. Whether or not they were left in the past, we will still be able to identify them without the packaging. How many do you think you
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