Many of the foods consumed today have been around for a long time, and have a great impact on everyone's daily lives. Examples include items like the moon pie, fortune cookies, eggs and many more. Some food products were discovered as long as centuries ago. Without these foods our society would not be as advanced as it is today. The first fast food item to point out are tootsie rolls. These delicious treats were first invented in 1896 by Leo Hirschfield. Tootsie Rolls were added to every soldier’s field rations in World War One. Without the candy, World War One’s outcome could have been completely changed. The Tootsie roll was also the first one cent candy to be individually wrapped, and was therefore popular in the depression. Popcorn was also very popular during the great depression because it was cheap. Now popcorn is very popular in movie theaters, and is a majority of their sales.
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These were first created in 1953. These were first used as space food, then quickly became used by athletes and explorers. Many still eat energy bars today for sports ,or other outdoor activities such as hiking. Without energy bars, many of our great athletes may not be where they are today. The last two fast foods to mention are marshmallows and graham crackers. The marshmallow dates back to ancient times, although the graham cracker only goes back to 1829. The marshmallow was originally used for medicinal purposes. Now the two foods are often combined together to create another fast food known as a s’more. These food are only a small percent of important fast foods in American History. Without them the world may not be where it is today. So many foods have a history of
These were first created in 1953. These were first used as space food, then quickly became used by athletes and explorers. Many still eat energy bars today for sports ,or other outdoor activities such as hiking. Without energy bars, many of our great athletes may not be where they are today. The last two fast foods to mention are marshmallows and graham crackers. The marshmallow dates back to ancient times, although the graham cracker only goes back to 1829. The marshmallow was originally used for medicinal purposes. Now the two foods are often combined together to create another fast food known as a s’more. These food are only a small percent of important fast foods in American History. Without them the world may not be where it is today. So many foods have a history of