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In 1922, Epperson, a realtor with Realty Syndicate Company in Oakland, [8] introduced the Popsicle at a fireman's ball. [9] [10] [11] The product got traction quickly; in 1923, at the age of 29, Epperson received a patent for his "Epsicle" ice pop, [12] and by 1924, had patented all handled, frozen confections or ice lollipops.
During the 1940s, Popsicle Pete ads were created by Woody Gelman and his partner Ben Solomon, and appeared on Popsicle brand packages for decades. [ 14 ] The mascot was then introduced in Canada in 1988 and featured in television commercials, [ 15 ] promotions, [ 16 ] and print advertisements [ 17 ] until 1996.
They were reintroduced to grocery stores in 2004 under the brand name Popsicle. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] However, due to differences in texture to the original and being a different shape, their popularity never reached its previous height, and they began to be withdrawn from stores around 2011. [ 4 ]
Check out the slideshow above for 12 inventive popsicle recipes to make this Independence Day. Then, check out these raspberry limeade popsicles from our friends at Style Me Pretty Living.
For many Americans, popsicles are reminiscent of childhood. They remind us of the long summer days we spent biking around the neighborhood for hours, only stopping to cool down with a frozen treat.
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Most lollipops are eaten at room temperature, but "ice lollipops", "ice lollies", or "popsicles" are frozen water-based lollipops. Some lollipops contain fillings, such as bubble gum or soft candy. Some novelty lollipops have more unusual items, such as mealworm larvae , embedded in the candy. [ 4 ]
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