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Learn all about who invented Cotton Candy!

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Today's Wonder of the Day was inspired by francine . francine Wonders, " who invented cotton candy " Thanks for WONDERing with us, francine !

When you think of a carnival, what comes to mind? Dizzying rides? Fun, challenging games? What about that fluffy, sweet treat called cotton ? If you've ever had cotton , you know it's very light and melts in your mouth. But have you ever WONDERed, who came up with this stuff?

Machine- cotton was introduced in 1897 by William Morrison and John C. Warton. The two Tennessee -makers invented the world's first cotton machine.

In 1904, Morrison and Wharton took their cotton , which they called " ," to the St. Louis World's Fair. They sold each box for 25 cents. Though this may not seem like much today, it was half the price of an ticket to the fair back then!

Even though people may have thought the was , they were willing to pay for it. Morrison and Wharton sold more than 68,000 boxes of at the fair.

In 1949, Gold Medal Products of Cincinnati, Ohio, introduced a spring base for the machines that helped tremendously . Today, Gold Medal Products manufactures almost all cotton machines.

So, what happens inside the cotton machine? First, is melted until it becomes a . Then, the is as the machine forces it through tiny holes that shape and cool the . After it cools, the becomes a solid again.

The thousands of tiny crystallized threads are then collected by gently rotating a paper around the inside of the machine. Once the puff of cotton is just the right size, it's time to eat!

In case you're curious about how cotton gets its signature pink and blue coloring, you may be surprised to find out that cotton , just like , is naturally white. Pink and blue cotton is colored with food dyes.
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Today's Wonder of the Day was inspired by francine . francine Wonders, " who invented cotton candy " Thanks for WONDERing with us, francine ! When you think of a carnival, what comes to mind? Dizzying rides? Fun, challenging games? What about that fluffy, sweet treat called cotton ?

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Creamy, delicious, CHOCOLATE!

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Do you like beans? You're probably saying, "That depends upon what kind of beans you're talking about!" Green beans? Black beans? Pinto beans? Lima beans? There are many kinds of beans out there.

We bet there's one kind of bean that almost all of you like, though. It's hard on the outside and soft on the inside. And they're usually really sweet and tasty. What are we talking about? Jelly beans, of course!

Jelly beans are a popular type of candy. They're shaped like a bean with a solid outer shell and a soft . They also come in a rainbow of colors and a wide range of flavors. Their main ingredient is sugar, but there are other ingredients that give them their unique shape and .

How are jelly beans made? First, manufacturers heat liquid sugar to about 350 °F. They then mix in and . The mixture is then poured into shaped like beans. They let the mixture dry in the for a day to give them their chewy .

After they're removed from the , the jelly beans are steamed and coated with more liquid sugar. Then, they're placed into a spinning machine. The jelly beans are spun constantly as artificial colors and flavors are added. That's how they get their final coloring and taste.

Toward the end of the process, grains of sugar are added to the spinning machine about four times. It's this sugar that gives the jelly beans their hard outer shell. Finally, hot syrup and wax are added to the spinning machine at the very end. This gives the jelly beans their final polished, glossy look.

Once they're finished, the jelly beans are dried and packaged. Sometimes jelly beans are packaged and sold in individual flavors. Much of the time, though, they are sold in packages of mixed flavors. This gives jelly bean fans a wide of options.

The history of jelly beans is a bit unclear. Some people believe their chewy insides were inspired by Turkish Delight. This is a Middle Eastern treat made of jelly and covered in powdered sugar. Jelly beans may have made their first appearance in the United States in 1861. That's when Boston confectioner William Schrafft encouraged customers to send his jelly beans to soldiers during the Civil War. Historians believe jelly beans first became linked with the Christian holiday of Easter in the 1930s.

Some of the most common jelly bean flavors include cherry, orange, lemon, and lime. Grape, licorice, lemonade, and strawberry are other popular flavors. Many flavors are also available. Examples include raspberry, coconut, and popcorn. Harry Potter fans can even find Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans in flavors like marshmallow, candyfloss, and rotten egg!

Do you like jelly beans? Or do you reach for a different sugary treat? Either way, jelly beans are one of the most popular candies in the world. The next time you bite through a jelly bean's hard outer shell, think about all the work that goes into making these sweet snacks!

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Do you like beans? You're probably saying, "That depends upon what kind of beans you're talking about!" Green beans? Black beans? Pinto beans? Lima beans? There are many kinds of beans out there. We bet there's one kind of bean that almost all of you like, though.

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Feeling creative?

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Mr Willy Wonka is a fantastically mischevious inventor - from Hair Toffee to Everlasting Gobstoppers to Square Sweets That Look Round.

Are you an inventing type, too? Here's your chance to get creative and think up a sweet treat of your own - one that wouldn't look out of place on the shelves next to Mr Wonka's Whipple-Scrumptious Fudgemallow Delight.

Take a look at the panel to your right, where you can download your own version of Mr Wonka's Inventing Room notepad. Then get as creative as you like - and if you want to send us your finished pictures, we'd love to see them...

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Mr Willy Wonka is a fantastically mischevious inventor - from Hair Toffee to Everlasting Gobstoppers to Square Sweets That Look Round. Are you an inventing type, too? Here's your chance to get creative and think up a sweet treat of your own - one that wouldn't look out of place on the shelves next to Mr Wonka's Whipple-Scrumptious Fudgemallow Delight.

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You ever wonder how to make a candy cane?

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Learn more about the History of Hershey's Chocolate!

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Our Hershey's Happiness History | HERSHEY'S

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Milton Hershey believed in making happiness accessible to all. That belief helped grow The Hershey Company so millions could enjoy delicious chocolates.

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Who is Roald Dahl? Learn more here.

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Learn all about how Bubblegum is made!

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