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2006-07-08 16:26:48 · 3 answers · asked by Christy J 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
it comes from the brand name"popsicle".
2006-07-08 16:29:14 · answer #1 · answered by kels 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
-1922, the ice-lollipop was introduced to the public for the first time at an Oakland ball for firemen.
-1923, Epperson applied for a patent for "frozen ice on a stick" called the Epsicle ice pop, which he re-named the Popsicle, allegedly at the instigation of his children.
-1925, Frank Epperson sold the Popsicle to the Joe Lowe Company of New York. Good Humor, a subsidiary of Unilever, now owns the rights.
-1940s, Woody Gelman created Popsicle Pete as its mascot. He appeared in print ads, commercials, and activity books until 1995.
2006-07-08 23:33:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no origin for this word.
2006-07-08 23:29:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋