It was invented by Frank Epperson, who left stirring sticks in fruit juice that was left to freeze. He called it the Eppsicle, as a combination of Epperson + icicle, but his kids started calling it "Popsicle" (as they called him Pop), and the name stuck. The name is now owned by Unilever.
TeMPOraL|7 years ago
Wait what, did someone trademark this name?
skykooler|7 years ago
It was invented by Frank Epperson, who left stirring sticks in fruit juice that was left to freeze. He called it the Eppsicle, as a combination of Epperson + icicle, but his kids started calling it "Popsicle" (as they called him Pop), and the name stuck. The name is now owned by Unilever.
unknown|7 years ago
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aslkdjaslkdj1|7 years ago
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popsicle_(brand)