TIL Ancient Egyptians were the first to make candy in the world. It was made out of honey, nuts, and fruits to worship their gods.

Cave man made candy out of honey by drying it and forming a taffy-like concoction. Indians were the first to use the sweet juice of sugarcane about 3000 years ago. The Romans and Chinese made barley sugar candies with honey.

In the 14th century, 'chocolatl', usually served in liquid form, was a favorite treat of the Aztecs. Christopher Columbus brought cocoa beans to Europe. The invention of rock handy, also called sugar cane, happened in the 18th century.