Do You Know About Ice Cream?

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    What are the first names of ice cream moguls Baskin and Robbins?

    • Irv And Milt
    • Burt And Irv
    • Martin And Bill
    • Burt And Ernie
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  • 2. 

    Baskin-Robbins once sold an ice cream flavor known as "Steverino" named for which star?

    • Steve Reeves

    • Steve Allen

    • Steve Martin

    • Steve McQueen

    Correct Answer
    A. Steve Allen
    Explanation
    Baskin-Robbins once sold an ice cream flavor called "Steverino," which was named after Steve Allen. Steve Allen was a popular American television personality, comedian, and musician. He was the original host of The Tonight Show and had a significant impact on the entertainment industry. Baskin-Robbins likely named the flavor after Steve Allen to capitalize on his popularity and attract customers who were fans of his work.

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  • 3. 

    Italo Marchiony invented the waffle cup in which year?

    • 1795

    • 1934

    • 1865

    • 1903

    Correct Answer
    A. 1903
    Explanation
    Italo Marchiony invented the waffle cup in 1903.

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  • 4. 

    Who was the first to franchise a retail ice cream store in the U.S.?

    • Carvel

    • Braum's Ice Cream & Dairy Stores

    • Cold Stone Creamery

    • Baskin-Robbins

    Correct Answer
    A. Carvel
    Explanation
    Carvel is the correct answer because it was the first to franchise a retail ice cream store in the U.S. This means that Carvel was the first to allow individuals to open their own Carvel ice cream shops under the Carvel brand name, using their recipes and business model. This allowed for rapid expansion and growth of the Carvel brand across the country.

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  • 5. 

    Where was the first out-of-state Ben & Jerry's franchise opened?

    • Seattle, Washington

    • Portland, Oregon

    • Portland, Maine

    • Denver, Colorado

    Correct Answer
    A. Portland, Maine
    Explanation
    The first out-of-state Ben & Jerry's franchise was opened in Portland, Maine.

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  • 6. 

    In which year did Hershey's introduce chocolate syrup in a can?

    • 1926

    • 1963

    • 1936

    • 1928

    Correct Answer
    A. 1928
    Explanation
    Hershey's introduced chocolate syrup in a can in 1928.

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  • 7. 

    Americans consume how many quarts of ice cream and other frozen treats per year?

    • 23.2

    • 5.4

    • 39.7

    • 15.7

    Correct Answer
    A. 23.2
    Explanation
    Americans consume 23.2 quarts of ice cream and other frozen treats per year.

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  • 8. 

    U.S. Federal standards state that ice cream must have at least which percent of milkfat?

    • 10

    • 12

    • 11

    • 9

    Correct Answer
    A. 10
    Explanation
    U.S. Federal standards state that ice cream must have at least 10% milkfat. This means that in order for a product to be labeled as ice cream, it must contain a minimum of 10% milkfat.

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    Who was first in the industry with a round ice cream sandwich, the "Flying Saucer"?

    • Eskimo Pie

    • Ben & Jerry's

    • Good Humor

    • Carvel

    Correct Answer
    A. Carvel
    Explanation
    Carvel was the first in the industry with a round ice cream sandwich called the "Flying Saucer".

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  • 10. 

    Who opened the world's first commercial ice cream factory in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1851?

    • Nancy Johnson

    • Howard Johnson

    • Jacob Fussell

    • Stuart Sorbet

    Correct Answer
    A. Jacob Fussell
    Explanation
    Jacob Fussell opened the world's first commercial ice cream factory in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1851.

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  • 11. 

    The first Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Store opened in which year?

    • 1987

    • 1956

    • 1982

    • 1978

    Correct Answer
    A. 1978
    Explanation
    In 1978, the first Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Store opened.

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  • 12. 

    When was cookies 'n' cream ice cream made with Oreo cookies introduced?

    • 1979

    • 1988

    • 1985

    • 1983

    Correct Answer
    A. 1983
    Explanation
    In 1983, cookies 'n' cream ice cream made with Oreo cookies was introduced.

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  • 13. 

    When the first Baskin-Robbins store opened in 1945, how many flavors did it sell?

    • 21

    • 7

    • 11

    • 31

    Correct Answer
    A. 21
    Explanation
    When the first Baskin-Robbins store opened in 1945, it sold 21 flavors.

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  • 14. 

    In which year did Baskin-Robbins introduce "Pink Bubble Gum" ice cream?

    • 1958

    • 1978

    • 1991

    • 1970

    Correct Answer
    A. 1970
    Explanation
    Baskin-Robbins introduced "Pink Bubble Gum" ice cream in 1970.

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    When did the first ice cream parlor open in America?

    • 1876

    • 1800

    • 1776

    • 1945

    Correct Answer
    A. 1776
    Explanation
    In 1776, the first ice cream parlor opened in America. This suggests that ice cream parlors were already established and popular during this time. It also indicates that ice cream was being enjoyed by Americans as early as the late 18th century.

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