History-Sode | The Popsicle

On a hot summer day, there’s nothing better than a chilly popsicle... but did you know it was invented completely by accident—and by a kid?

In this refreshing history-sode, Auntie Jo Jo shares the story of 11-year-old Frank Epperson, who left his fruit soda mix outside one cold night in 1905 and woke up to find the first-ever frozen treat on a stick. From "Epsicle" to "Popsicle," discover how one happy mistake turned into a summertime favorite for kids everywhere.

• Popsicle® Official Website – History: https://www.popsicle.com

• NPR – "The Popsicle: Born of a Young Boy's Accidental Discovery"
  https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2013/07/08/199431646/the-popsicle-born-of-a-young-boys-accidental-discovery

• Smithsonian Magazine – "A History of Frozen Treats"
  https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/a-brief-history-of-frozen-treats-1120635/

• Mental Floss – "The Accidental Invention of the Popsicle"
  https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/50106/accidental-invention-popsicle