How the popsicle was invented | Moments of Vision 11 - Jessica Oreck
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Each year, approximately 2 billion popsicles are sold worldwide. But where did the idea for this tasty treat come from? In the eleventh installment of our ‘Moments of Vision’ series, Jessica Oreck shares the distracted origins of the popsicle.
Additional Resources for you to Explore
People around the world were enjoying frozen treats long before the invention of the popsicle. Learn about the history of ice cream here and here.
Today, we often associate ice cream and popsicles with hot weather, but before refrigeration was invented, ice itself was a commodity and had to come from cold places. Learn more about the North American ice trade here and here.
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- Educator Jessica Oreck
- Director Jessica Oreck
- Animator Jessica Oreck
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