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Rockets or Smarties debate

    Did you know that in Canada, Smarties are called Rockets? They are known as Rockets in Canada so as not to confuse them with the candy-coated chocolate Smarties made by Nestlé. Rockets and Smarties have identical packaging. The American version is made in New Jersey and the Canadian equivalent is made in Ontario.

    What does M&M’s really stand for?

      M&M’s stands for Mars and Murrie. Forrest E. Mars Sr. was the founder of the Mars Company and Bruce Murrie was the son of Hershey Chocolate’s founder. The patented chocolate candies were created in 1941.