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Frank Epperson

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Frank Epperson was an American inventor associated with the creation of the frozen ice pop later known as the Popsicle. He said he developed the idea as a child in 1905 and later patented the product in the 1920s, first calling it the Epsicle. The frozen confection consists of flavored ice formed around a stick and became a commercially manufactured dessert after Epperson pursued its sale and licensing.

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How old was Frank Epperson when he invented the Popsicle?

Frank Epperson was 11 years old in 1905 when he accidentally froze a soft drink with its stirring stick still inside. The frozen treat was initially associated with the name Epsicle.

What was the accident that led to the Popsicle?

Epperson left a cup containing soda mixture and a wooden stirring stick outside overnight, where it froze. The stick became a handle, creating the basic ice pop format.

When did Frank Epperson patent the frozen ice pop?

Epperson patented the frozen confection in 1924 after developing the idea in 1905. The patent described an ice treat on a stick that could be eaten without a plate or utensil.

What was the Popsicle originally called?

Epperson originally called it the Epsicle, a name based on his surname and the word icicle. The name Popsicle later came from the phrase Pop's 'Sicle used by his children.

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