Gum
What bubble gum brand, introduced 1947 and popularized in the 1950s, is known for its comic strip wrappers?
Bazooka Bubble Gum. Bazooka Bubble Gum was introduced shortly after world war II and reportedly was named after the bazooka, a new weapon used to destroy tanks during war.
Jell-O. There is an entire of museum dedicated to Jell-O in New York, where it was invented.
Which popular candy bar, introduced in 1932 and widely enjoyed in the 1950s consists of nougat topped with caramel and covered milk chocolate?
Mars Bar.
What candy, first introduced in 1925, is a caramel lollipop known for its long-lasting chew and was originally called Papa Sucker?
Sugar Daddy
What popular non-chocolate, fruit flavored gummy candy was available in the 1950s and often sold alongside more traditional chocolates and caramels?
Dots.
In the 1960's, which gum brand became one of the first to introduced sugar-free gum in the United States?
Trident. Trident was marketed as beneficial for dental health because it helped increase saliva production, which neutralize acid and prevent tooth decay.
What Layered dessert, featuring cake, custard, and fruit, became especially popular at parties in the 1960s?
Trifle. The Italian variation is called zuppa inglese, which features sponge cake and layered with pastry cream.
What candy, introduced in 1940, features a peppermint center covered in the dark chocolate and is known for its minty flavor?
York Peppermint Pattie.
What candy, known as the oldest branded candy in the United States, features a licorice center coated in pink-and-white candy shells?
Good & Plenty
What iconic gummy candy was invented by Hand Riegel in 1922 and became globally popular by the 1950s?
Gummy Bears.(Dancing Bear and Tanzbaren are also acceptable)
Which Gum, introduced in the 1950's, became known for its long-lasting flavor and was advertised as :"double your pleasure, double your fun"?
Double mint Gum. Jayne and Joan Boyd were the first " Double mint Twins" in the brand's long-running "double" commercials.
What id popular 1950s dessert is flipped before serving, placing the fruit on top?
Pineapple upside-down cake.
What iconic chocolate bar, introduced in the 1900 and famous for its simple milk-chocolate taste, is often referred to as " The Great American Chocolate Bar"?
Whoppers.
What is the name of the popular gummy candy shaped like small, colorful fish?
Swedish Fish.
What iconic gum gum brand introduced the first commercially available bubble gum tape in 1988?
Hubba Bubba. Hubba Bubba Bubble Tape made it easy to tear off just the right amount for the bubble you wanted to make. The brand's biggest selling point was that it was less sticky, making it easier to blow large bubbles without the gum sticking to your face.
Which cold dessert, made with layers of cake and ice cream, was a showstopper at 1960s dinner parties?
Baked Alaska, defies the expectations that ice cream would melt when put in then oven thanks to the meringue covering, which helps trap air to act as an insulator.
Which chocolate bar, originally introduced in the UK in 1935 and later launched in the United States in 1969, is known for its distinctive wafer layers and the slogan " Have a break, have a ...?
Which candy bat, introduced in the 1920s, is known for its combination of peanuts, caramel, and nougat and is often mistakenly associated with a famous basketball player?
Baby Ruth.
In the 1970s, which sour gummy candy became a childhood favorite for its intense tartness?
Sour Patch Kids.
Which chewing gum brand, introduced by Wrigley in 1893, is known for its distinct fruity flavor and was heavily marketed in the 1960's with the slogan " The taste is gonna move ya"?
Juicy Fruit. A pack of Juicy Fruit gum became the first product ever scanned using a Universal Product Code(UPC) barcode, at a Marsh Supermarket in Ohio in 1974.
Which cake, made made with sweetened cream cheese and canned cherries, was a popular treat in the 1960s?
Cherry cheesecake. National Cherry Cheesecake Day is celebrated on April 23 every year.
Which candy Bar introduced in 1967, features a biscuit base topped with caramel and covered in milk chocolate and known for its "Two for me, none for you" tagline?
Twix
Which controversial candy with a chalky texture was often sold in packs with branding similar to actual tobacco products?
Candy Cigarettes.
Which popular gummy candy, shaped like fruit wedges and coated in sugar, became a favorite treat in the 1960s for its vibrant colors and fruity flavors?
Fruit Slices.