M&M’s Chocolate Candies were introduced in 1941, and one selling point is that they wouldn’t melt in warm weather. In 1950, a black “M” was added to the candy so consumers could tell the difference between the real deal and imitations. The “M” was changed to white in 1954.
100 Mind-Blowing Introduced Facts
Europeans were scared of eating tomatoes when they were introduced. Scholars think Hernán Cortés brought the seeds in 1519 with the intent of the fruits being used ornamentally in gardens. By the 1700s, aristocrats started eating tomatoes, but they were convinced the fruits were poisonous because people would die after eating them. In reality, the acidity from the tomatoes brought out the lead in their pewter plates, and they died of lead poisoning.
PEZ candy was invented to help smokers quit. The Austrian PEZ creator named the candies after the German word for peppermint (Pffefferminz). When they were introduced in 1927, they were round mints sold in tins, so you probably wouldn’t see a former chain smoker with a Mickey Mouse dispenser.
Movie trailers were originally shown after the movie. Trailers were first introduced during the 1910s, hence the name. But now modern marketing finds that it is more efficient for trailers to play before a film rather than after.
A dentist invented cotton candy. The dentist William Morrison was also a confectionary who invented the machine that spun sugar crystals into a thread. This was introduced in 1904 as fairy floss until another dentist reinvented the machine and called it cotton candy.
The spikes at the end of a stegosaurus tail are called a thagomizer. This term originated and was made popular by a cartoonist named Gary Larson. The term was introduced in 1982 and has been the term for the dinosaurs’ tail ever since.
Disneyland serves 2.8 million churros a year. The churro was introduced to South America in the 1500s during the Spanish Inquisition. Around the same time, the Spanish brought cocoa to Europe, which they thickened with cane sugar to make hot chocolate. That probably explains why churros and hot chocolate are still a go-to pairing to this day.
PEZ candy was made to help smokers quit. The Austrian creator of PEZ named the candy after the German word for peppermint (Pffefferminz). They were first introduced in 1927 to curb smokers’ cravings.
The metal studs on jeans are called “rivets.” Ah, such riveting WTF facts. In the late 1800s, rivets were introduced to reinforce clothing. Initially, riveted jeans were manufactured specifically for miners and other manual labourers.
The Rubik’s cube is the best-selling toy of all time. Since it was introduced in 1980, over 350 million Rubik’s cubes have been sold.
Oreo has made enough cookies to go to the moon and back 5 times. Since Oreo was introduced to the market in 1912, over 450 billion Oreo cookies have been sold worldwide.
In the Netherlands’ version of Sesame Street, there’s a bluebird named Pino instead of Big Bird. Pino was later introduced as Big Bird’s cousin.
When Twister was introduced in 1966, it was denounced by critics as “sex in a box.”
In Singapore, when you turn 21, you’re automatically registered as an organ donor. The Human Organ Transplant Act (HOTA) was first introduced in 1987 due to extremely low organ donation rates. It was only in 2009 that citizens and permanent residents were automatically registered as organ donors. You can opt out, but you may not want to as you’ll be lower on the waiting list for organs should you need a transplant.
Aeromobil has introduced the world’s first commercial flying car. Flying cars exist! The Slovakian company aims to debut the world’s first roadable aircraft in the market this 2023, which will shake the transportation industry.
Domain name registration used to be free. Way back when people didn’t realize how huge the Internet would be, registering a domain name was free until 1995. When a fee was introduced, it was high! Prices were typically $100 for two years of registration.
The QWERTY keyboard was originally designed to slow you down. When typewriters were introduced, typing too fast would jam the keys. Using a QWERTY keyboard spaced out commonly used characters to slow typists down and prevent jamming. If you want to learn a more efficient keyboard, Dvorak is made for speed. While we’re on the subject of keyboards and typing, did you know that on a typical workday, a typist’s fingers will “travel” about 12.6 miles?
The Style Wars began in the 1970s and introduced the concept of bombing. Graffiti artists created bigger and bigger pieces in an attempt to achieve fame. They would often “bomb,” or “hit,” one area, which meant painting many surfaces in an area. For the sake of time, they often threw up tags instead of complex pieces.
Even though Linux may not be the most preferred desktop choice, it is a popular choice for developers/programmers worldwide. Hence, Microsoft introduced Windows Subsystem for Linux to let Windows users easily access Linux tools without dual booting.
Linux was the first desktop operating system that introduced USB 3.0 drivers.
The national dish features Indian cuisine: Commencing the Food section of this array of facts about England is the country’s national dish, Chicken Tikka Masala. According to NATO, the dish is England’s favourite, while Wales‘ national dish is Welsh Cawl, Scotland‘s is Haggis and Ireland‘s is Irish Stew. It’s believed that Chicken Tikka came over from India and was first introduced in Glasgow. The Masala sauce part of the dish was added during the 1970s when a Bangladeshi chef wanted to match the British tradition of serving meat in gravy. Indian cuisine has massively influenced the country’s dining scene, with CurryCulture.co.uk estimating there to be around 10,000 curry houses in the UK.
Stamps originated in the United Kingdom: Sending letters was expensive before postage stamps were introduced. In May 1840, the first stamp was issued in the UK, it was called ‘the Penny Black’, and featured Queen Victoria. The advent of the postage stamp made it cheaper to send letters and caused an increase in sending postcards, letters and Christmas cards.
In 1535, King Henry VIII of England introduced a tax on beards and the tax amount depends on the person’s social position.
The Euro is the second most important currency in the world: The US Dollar is the world’s favourite currency for borrowing, lending and central bank reserves. The Euro is the second. Since the Euro was introduced in 1999, living standards and employment have increased. Euro economies have also been protected from exchange rate volatility. Today, the Euro is shared by over 340 million Europeans.
The First Universal Credit Card Was Introduced in 1950: Credit cards originated in the U.S. back in the 1920s, but were issued by individual firms, such as oil companies and hotel chains, to their customers, specifically for purchases made at company outlets. It wasn’t until 1950 that Diners Club founders Ralph Schneider and Frank McNamara issued a card that could be used at a variety of establishments. The Diners Club card sparked the modern credit card era. Others soon followed, such as American Express, which debuted their card of this type in 1958.
YouTube introduced a new interface in December 2011.
YouTube introduced Music Key in November 2014.
YouTube introduced its current logo in August 2017.