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M&M’s aren’t just candy — they’re celebrities.
From TV commercials to movie cameos, the talking candy mascots have become part of American culture.
Did you know?
In the early 90s, M&M’s ran a campaign where Red claimed he was “tired of being melted”
The candies have appeared in movies, music videos, and even sports sponsorships
They’ve been rebranded for holidays, Valentine’s Day, Halloween, and even space missions
NASA even sent M&M’s to space — because why shouldn’t astronauts get a taste of home?
Fun Facts You Might Not Know About M&M’s
Original slogan
“Mars’ new way to eat chocolate”
First color lineup
Brown, green, yellow, orange, red, and violet
Discontinued colors
Tan was replaced by blue in 1995
World record holder
Largest chocolate candy in the world (2012)
Special edition flavors
Pretzel, mint, chili, coconut, and even coffee
And if you’ve ever wondered what’s inside an M&M…
Just plain milk chocolate — coated in a smooth shell that protects it until the moment you bite.
Final Thoughts: Sometimes the Best Things Come From Unlikely Alliances
M&M’s started as a wartime experiment — a way to give soldiers a chocolate that wouldn’t melt in the sun or in their pockets.
But what began as a practical solution became a cultural phenomenon — and a symbol of sweetness in unexpected places.
So next time you pour out a handful of M&M’s…
Remember:
You’re holding a piece of history
You’re tasting a wartime innovation
And you’re enjoying a candy named after two men who believed in a simple idea — that chocolate should be fun, durable, and delicious
Because sometimes, the best ideas don’t come from labs or luxury kitchens.
They come from dusty battlefields.
From partnerships born out of necessity.
From a clever twist on a British treat.
And from two names:
Mars and Murrie
That turned into a brand we all know and love.
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