Black licorice, candy corn, and circus peanuts are three of the most divisive candies, yet each has a rich history that has allowed them to survive as treats for generations. Their origins date back to the 1800s, with black licorice coming from a plant root, candy corn invented in Philadelphia, and circus peanuts with an unknown origin. Despite their polarizing nature, they remain popular globally, not just in candies, but in beers and alcohols, and have even been featured in breakfast cereals.
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