History-Sode | The Ice Cream Cone

Did you know the ice cream cone wasn’t always a thing? In this sweet History-sode, Auntie Jo Jo takes you back to the 1904 World’s Fair, where a happy accident (and a nearby waffle vendor!) changed the dessert game forever. Learn how the cone became a handheld icon, hear about the folks who claimed to invent it, and discover a few fun facts to sprinkle on top of your day.

Perfect for your commute or a cozy moment before bed, this 10-minute treat will leave you hungry for more history.
Let’s scoop into the past—together!

• Smithsonian Magazine: “The Surprisingly Short History of the Ice Cream Cone”
  https://www.smithsonianmag.com

• Library of Congress: “Who Really Invented the Ice Cream Cone?”
  https://www.loc.gov

• National Museum of American History: “A Delicious Invention”
  https://americanhistory.si.edu

• Doumar’s Drive-In (Norfolk, VA) – Historical Background
  https://www.doumars.com

• U.S. Patent No. 746,971: Italo Marchiony’s Mold for Pastry Cup (1903)
  https://patents.google.com/patent/US746971

• Guinness World Records: “Most Ice Cream Scoops on a Single Cone”
  https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com