One of the most surprising chapters in M&M’s history happened in 1981, when the candies traveled into space aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia. Astronauts brought them along as convenient snacks because their small size and individual portions made them suitable for eating in weightlessness. This unusual journey demonstrated just how far the original invention had traveled from its humble beginnings.
By then, M&M’s had become an internationally recognized candy brand. Millions of people enjoyed them without knowing the story behind the two letters printed on every piece. The partnership between two businessmen had created something much bigger than either could have imagined.
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