{"id":46645,"date":"2026-10-30T10:45:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T10:45:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=46645"},"modified":"2026-10-30T10:45:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T10:45:14","slug":"the-surprising-story-behind-mms-two-letters-reveals-the-secret-history-of-a-worldwide-candy-favorite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=46645","title":{"rendered":"The Surprising Story Behind M&#038;M\u2019s Two Letters Reveals the Secret History of a Worldwide Candy Favorite"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">M&amp;M\u2019s are among the world\u2019s most recognizable candies, but few people know the surprising meaning behind their name. Those two letters actually represent the surnames of Forrest Mars Sr. and Bruce Murrie, two businessmen who joined forces in 1941 to create a chocolate treat that would become a worldwide favo&#8230;<strong>Continue Reading<\/strong><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p>The idea reportedly came after Mars observed soldiers eating chocolates covered in a protective sugar shell during the Spanish Civil War. The coating helped prevent melting, inspiring him to develop a similar candy. Murrie, whose father was an executive at Hershey, helped secure the chocolate supplies needed to bring the idea to life.<\/p>\n<p>During World War II, M&amp;M\u2019s became popular among American soldiers because they were convenient to carry and less likely to melt in warm conditions. After the war, the candy reached ordinary households and quickly gained popularity. 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