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A Tween\’s Frozen Treat

  • February 24, 2012
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

The Popsicle was invented in 1905 — by a kid! Frank Epperson was 11 when he mixed water and powdered soda with a stick and accidentally left the cup on his icy porch overnight.

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