Pop Rocks Kill

Inventor of Pop Rocks candy dies in Stockton at 92

Mitchell's most famous invention was Pop Rocks - the exploding candy that became a cultural phenomenon after it hit the market in 1975. He made the discovery accidentally, while trying to design an instant soft drink, when he put some sugar flavoring mixed with carbon dioxide in his mouth

Candy is cyclical. Every generation thinks they discover the secret gem of sugary bliss. My class discovered Pop Rocks when we were in fourth grade. Enterprising students bought in bulk and sold at recess. The same enterprising students also sold lanyard strings, stickers and slap-on bracelets.

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