QUESTION: What summer treat did 11-year-old Frank Epperson invent in 1905?
ANSWER: The beloved Popsicle traces its origins to 1905, when 11-year-old Frank Epperson of the San Francisco Bay Area accidentally created the frozen treat. After mixing sugary soda powder with water, he left it outside overnight, where cold temperatures froze the concoction. The next morning, Epperson licked the icy mixture off its wooden stirrer, dubbed it an “Epsicle,” and began selling it to neighbors—laying the groundwork for a summertime classic.
