GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INVENTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What treat was invented by 11-year-old Frank Epperson in 1905?
A
Popsicle
B
Cracker Jacks
C
Cotton candy
D
Banana split
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The very first Popsicle ® ice pop was created way back in 1905 by an 11-year-old named Frank Epperson. That’s right, Popsicle® was invented by a kid!

Detailed explanation-2: -Frank Epperson is responsible for inventing the popsicle at 11 years old in 1905. What started as a delicious accident, evolved into a world-wide phenomenon that is still enjoyed today.

Detailed explanation-3: -In 1923, Epperson filed for a patent for his invention. Up until then, he had been calling the frozen treats “Eppsicles, ‘’ but his children insisted on calling them “Pop’s ‘sicles.” The latter name stuck and the Popsicle was born.

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