In 1905, the Popsicle was invented by an eleven-year-old Frank Epperson. Frank Epperson was only 11 years old when he invented the originally named Epsicle. He had left his fruit flavored soda outside on the porch with a stir stick in it. The drink froze to the stick and tasted good. It took 18 more years in 1923 for Epperson to apply for a patent for a "frozen ice on a stick" called the Epsicle ice pop, which his children re-named the Popsicle.

In 1925, Frank Epperson sold his famous Popsicle to the Joe Lowe Company of New York. Good Humor now owns the rights to the Popsicle.

• Twin Popsicles (two popsicles sticks together) were invented during the Great Depression.
• Popsicle sticks were first made from Birch wood.

Popsicle Tips and Crafts
Popsicle Stick Craft Projects - Trash to Treasure Crafts
Find many craft projects using popsicle type sticks and tongue depressors. Popsicle sticks are always a favorite craft item to use!
Prevent Popsicle Mess
A quick tip to cut down on popsicle mess with infants and toddlers
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