Thu. 06/30 - The Kid Who Invented Popsicles... Allegedly

Cool Stuff Daily · Jun 30, 2022 · 18m

The murky history of Popsicles, and freeze pops or Otter Pops or whatever you call them. Plus, those skin mites that live on your face might be able to reveal your geographic ancestry. And the Canadian radio station that only plays one song by Rage Against the Machine now.

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Links:

The Accidental Invention the Popsicle (Food & Wine)

The Cold, Hard Truth About Popsicles (Collectors Weekly)

How An 11-Year-Old Boy Invented The Popsicle (NPR)

A Brief History of Popsicles (Smithsonian Magazine)

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