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How candy got its name

A printable card of how ten classic candies got their names: Milk Duds, Tootsie Roll, PayDay, Junior Mints, Pez, 3 Musketeers and more.

How candy got its name

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Sources: Company histories and articles named on each Original Candy House candy page. Checked October 2026.

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  • Print at actual size (100%), not "fit to page", so the lines stay a usable size.
  • It is laid out for US Letter paper and also fits A4.
  • Turn on "background graphics" if the colors come out pale.
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