Named For a Horse

• The Snickers candy bar was named after the family horse by its creators, Frank and Ethel Mars. When it was first introduced in 1929, a Snickers bar sold for only a nickel.

Soldiers' Rations

• During World War II, Heath bars were chosen as part of U.S. soldiers' rations because of their long shelf life. M&M's also were often included because of their resistance to melting.

A President's Daughter--Or a Baseball Player?

• Although the Curtiss Candy Company insisted that the Baby Ruth bar was named in honor of President Cleveland's daughter Ruth; skeptics, however, believe it was more likely an attempt to cash in on the popularity of baseball player Babe Ruth without paying royalties.

How the 3 Musketeers Bar Got Its Name

• The 3 Musketeers bar, introduced in 1932, was originally composed of three separate pieces of candy with vanilla, chocolate and strawberry flavorings, says UsefulTrivia.com.

M&M's Colors

• According to the M&M's website, the first M&M's were sold in a tube, and were chocolate-colored only. Red, green and yellow candies were added in 1960, then orange in 1976. Beginning in the 1980s, bags of the candy with seasonal colors were introduced.