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Mostly Trivial 207 Candy [trivia]
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Candy!
Is a very simple thing.
The word candy refers to numerous confections - both soft and hard - that are made of sugar that has been cooked. Did you know different heating and cooling levels determine types of candy? Hot temperatures make hard candy, medium heat makes soft candy, and cooler temperatures make chewy candy. Exact heating levels make the production of candy scientific
During ancient times, the Egyptians, Arabs, and Chinese were known to prepare sweet confections of fruit and nuts candied in honey. For years, sugar was traded throughout the Middle East, but it didn't leave that region until the Crusaders discovered the "sweet salt" on their conquests.
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Folks have been chomping on sweets for thousands of years.
During ancient times, the Egyptians, Arabs, and Chinese were known to prepare sweet confections of fruit and nuts candied in honey. For years, sugar was traded throughout the Middle East, but it didn't leave that region until the Crusaders discovered the "sweet salt" on their conquests.
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What Do You Know, Joe?
During World War II, production of Hershey’s Kisses was halted. Do you know why?
A. Chocolate shortage
B. Sugar shortage
C. Aluminum foil shortage
Last Posts Answer: B. $200
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