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Celebrate National M&M Day on October 13 and indulge in the classic chocolatey treat! The tasty confection has an interesting history that dates back to 1941 when Forrest Mars Sr. created the modern-day version of M&Ms. Since then, they have become a beloved snack around the world and can be found in all sorts of colors, flavors, and sizes! So don't miss out on this fun day dedicated to all things M&M's - it'll surely be a sweet one!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1941</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Invention of M&Ms</div><div class='timeline-text'>Forrest Mars Sr., created the modern-day version of M&Ms during the Second World War as a convenient snack for soldiers.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1954</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Introduction of Peanut M&Ms</div><div class='timeline-text'>Peanut M&Ms were introduced, offering a crunchy alternative to the original variant and expanding the popular candy line.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1976</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Red M&Ms Removal</div><div class='timeline-text'>Responding to public concern over food coloring, Mars removed red M&Ms from their candy lineup.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1987</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Red M&Ms Return</div><div class='timeline-text'>Due to popular demand, red M&Ms were reintroduced to the public eight years after their initial removal.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1995</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Blue M&Ms Introduced</div><div class='timeline-text'>Blue M&Ms were added to the candy lineup after a global vote, further diversifying the colorful array of this beloved treat.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>M&M Themed Stores</div><div class='timeline-text'>The 2000s saw the opening of M&M’s World stores in cities worldwide, showcasing the brand’s popularity and cultural impact.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Bake with M&Ms</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Whether it's a cake, cookies, brownies or bars, M&Ms are the perfect complement to any recipe! Add them to the batter, sprinkle some on top or mix them in with nuts and other treats for an added crunch.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create your own M&M trail mix</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Mix together peanuts, pretzels, raisins and your favorite colors of M&Ms for a sweet and salty snack. You can even add dried fruit and cereal for a special twist.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host an M&M taste test</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite friends over for a fun night of testing out different types of M&Ms! Set up stations with classic milk chocolate, peanut butter and peanut varieties, dark chocolate and more so your guests can compare their favorites.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make an M&M masterpiece</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Grab some construction paper and glue to make a colorful piece of art! Create pictures or shapes using different colors and sizes of M&Ms.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Set up an M&M scavenger hunt</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Hide small bags of M&Ms around the house or outside in the yard then give your kids clues to help them find them. Make it even more fun by adding riddles to each clue.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>M&Ms are delicious</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Everyone loves M&Ms. They're tasty, colorful, and come in so many different flavors that there's something for everyone. Whether you prefer the classic milk chocolate, peanut butter, or crunchy nut variety - it'll be sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>M&Ms can be shared with friends & family</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>M&Ms make a great treat to share with friends and family. Whether you're handing them out at birthday parties or just having a bunch of M&Ms around the house to snack on - they'll never fail to bring a smile to everyone's face!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>M&Ms can be customized</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Love customizing things? With M&Ms you can create unique combinations and designs by mixing different colors and varieties! Not only will it look amazing, but it'll also taste amazing too. Plus, you can even have them personalized with your name or a special message for a truly one of a kind experience!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>M&M's were originally sold exclusively to the military</h3><p class='facts-content'>During World War II, M&M's were sold exclusively to the military due to their durability in all weather conditions. The Mars Company’s commitment to serving soldiers helped them expand globally as military personnel carried their chocolate treats with them around the world.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>M&M's iconic slogan was introduced in 1949</h3><p class='facts-content'>The famous slogan "Melts in Your Mouth, Not in Your Hand" was introduced to emphasize the unique selling point of this chocolate – its hard candy shell that protects the inner chocolate from melting.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>M&M's first mascots were a boy and girl named M&M's Plain and M&M's Peanut</h3><p class='facts-content'>Before the current animated "spokescandies", the company used two characters who debuted on commercials in 1954. They were eventually replaced with the popular anthropomorphic M&M characters.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>M&M's are available in 100 countries worldwide</h3><p class='facts-content'>M&M's global reach spans a multitude of countries from different continents while offering over 17 different flavors depending on the region, emphasizing their universal popularity.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Over 400 million individual M&M's are produced every day in the U.S.</h3><p class='facts-content'>This impressive number of M&M’s produced daily underscores their massive demand and popularity across the United States and further abroad.</p></div></div>
National M&M Day is celebrated on October 13th every year. In 2024 National M&M Day will occur on a Sunday.
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