2. M & M‘S ® The world’s favorite chocolate candies return to homework

3. Origins of the M&M Forrest Mars Sr., encountered soldiers in the Spanish Civil War eating pellets of chocolate encased in a hard sugary coated shell to prevent melting. Inspired by this idea, Mars invents the first M&M’s in his kitchen.

4. History First sold in 1941 as gifts for soldiers in WWII. In 1954, the infamous slogan, “The milk chocolate melts in your mouth—not in your hand“ debuts. In 1972 the M&M’s brand characters are introduced In 1976, red M&M’s were removed from the line because red food coloring was associated with health related risks

5. History In 1987, red M&M‘S ® were brought back In 1987, red M&M‘S ® were brought back In 1995 consumers vote to have the color blue added to the color mix of M&M‘S ® In 1995 consumers vote to have the color blue added to the color mix of M&M‘S ® In 1997 the M&M‘S ® character Green is debuted In 1997 the M&M‘S ® character Green is debuted and is the first female M&M‘S®. In 2002, consumers worldwide voted for Purple to be the new M&M color. In 2002, consumers worldwide voted for Purple to be the new M&M color. In 2004, black and white M&M‘S ® welcomed customers to the new year. In March 2004, the color M&M‘S® returned. In 2004, black and white M&M‘S ® welcomed customers to the new year. In March 2004, the color M&M‘S® returned.

6. Did you know…. The first M&M‘S ® colors were brown, yellow, orange, green, and violet The first M&M‘S ® colors were brown, yellow, orange, green, and violet M&M‘S ® were first printed in black and not white. M&M‘S ® were first printed in black and not white. In 1982, the first space shuttle astronauts chose to have M&M‘S ® Chocolate Candies to be included in their food supply. In 1982, the first space shuttle astronauts chose to have M&M‘S ® Chocolate Candies to be included in their food supply. Red dye is not used to color red M&M’s Red dye is not used to color red M&M’s

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8. Peanut Vs. Milk Chocolate Color Ratio

9. How do you like your M&M‘S ® ? Candies Milk ChocolatePeanutMini’sCrispy Almond Peanut Butter

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