2006-06-18 06:57:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Its the M&M's because they were invented that year and made it easy for soldiers to eat the candy and not melt in their hand because of the heat during war.
2006-06-18 09:29:53 · answer #1 · answered by HP Fan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many of the candies in the 40's were popular such as Root Beer Barrels, Necco Assorted Wafers, Abba Zaba, Jumbo Mint Stick, Chic-O-Stick, Chuckles Jelly Candy, Rock Candy Crystals, BitOHoney, Tootsie Roll Midgees, Tootsie Roll Pops, Red Hots, Teaberry Gum, Smarties, Jujyfruits, Jujubees, Kits Taffy, Sugar Daddy Pops, Rock Candy Stick, Walnettos, BB Bats, Beeman's Gum, Bubble Gum Cigars, Candy Cigs, Pay Day Candy Bar, Giant Smarties, M&M's, Salt Water Taffy & Slo Pokes.
It is difficult to know which one was the most popular or most bought.
2006-06-18 19:47:32 · answer #2 · answered by gprabbit85 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Snickers bar was invented in the 30's or late 20's I believe, so it was probably enjoying some level of popularity.
2006-06-18 07:14:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chewing gum?
2016-05-20 00:29:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
m&m's It seems check url below
2006-06-18 07:02:11 · answer #5 · answered by ScottB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, probably milk chocolate ^_^
2006-06-18 07:28:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
either jaw breakers or lollipops?
2006-06-18 07:00:44 · answer #7 · answered by Mezee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋