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circus peanuts candy dates back to the 1900s; in 1964, an employee at General Mills tried cutting up circus peanuts to add to his Cheerios. This is how Lucky Charms were invented.

Mar 25, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: ‘circus peanuts’ candy dates back to the 1900s; in 1964, an employee at General Mills tried cutting up circus peanuts to add to his Cheerios. This is how Lucky Charms were invented.

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