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Master of Inventions of the Chicago World's Fair
schopenhauer Flip cards to discover which iconic inventions debuted at the Chicago World's Fair.
Elongated coins: The 1893 fair introduced the first pressed souvenir pennies, allowing visitors to squish a coin into a memorable keepsake design.
A snack food consisting of molasses-coated popcorn and peanuts. At the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, the Rueckheim brothers introduced this sweet mix to the public.
What did the Pabst Brewing Company tie around their bottles after winning a certificate at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair?
What was the original name of the popcorn and peanut snack introduced by the Rueckheim brothers at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair?
Who requested the invention of a portable, cake-like dessert for women attending the 1893 Chicago World's Fair?
Which iconic chocolate dessert was invented at Chicago's Palmer House hotel for the 1893 World's Fair?
Who was hired as the spokesperson and cook for the Aunt Jemima pancake mix debut at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair?
Which chewing gum flavor did William Wrigley Jr. introduce to the public at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair?
What was William Wrigley Jr. originally selling when he decided to give away chewing gum as a free promotion?
What three main ingredients made up the snack that would later be named Cracker Jack at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair?