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Ready to reset with healthy snacks? Go to thrivemarket.com smarted for 30% off and a free sixty dollar gift. That's thrivemarket.com smarted hello smarty pants and welcome to Trusty Trivia Thursday. Today we're exploring the unexpected, quirky and sometimes tasty world of accidental inventions. Before we start the trivia, a shout out to Hunter in Sykesville, Maryland. Hunter wrote to tell us that they love who's smarted because they learn about fun things they didn't know before. Aw, we love to hear that, Hunter. And now let's see how well you and the other smartypants remember what you've learned as we play some trusty trivia. First question, which everyday snack was created by mistake? Was it A popcorn, B potato chips or C pretzels? Going with B? Absolutely correct. Potato chips were invented when a chef got frustrated with a customer and sliced the potatoes extra thin and fried them. The customer loved them and the rest is history. Next question. Which sweet treat was created by accident by a kid? Was it A chocolate, B cotton candy or C popsicles? Did you choose C Popsicles? Spot on. Popsicles were invented in 1905 when 11 year old Frank Epperson left a soda outside on a cold night with a stick in it. They were originally called epsicles. Talk about a cool mistake. Next question. Which medical breakthrough was discovered accidentally by leaving bacteria out? Was it A penicillin, B vaccines or C X rays? Did you choose A. That is exactly right. Penicillin was discovered when Alexander Fleming noticed mold killing bacteria in a petri dish, accidentally saving millions of lives. Great job smartypants. Join us next Thursday for more surprising trivia. Oh, do you want to know more about quirky inventions? Check out our Accidental Inventions episode in the who Smartant archives. Thanks for playing Smartypants. Keep your curiosity innovative and your knowledge as surprising as a popsicle on a summer day. Hi guys, it's trusty. 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Now, instead of sugar bombs, my extended family is loving simple mills crackers, chomps, beef sticks and lesser evil popcorn. The kids are thrilled and the adults love that they're off the sugar roller coaster. Whether it's low sugar, organic snacks for lunchboxes or after school bites, Thrive has us covered. Plus, everything gets delivered right to your door. That is why I am so happy that Thrive sponsors who Smarted, helping us keep making the show that you love. Ready to reset with healthy snacks? Go to thrivemarket.com smarted for 30% off and a free $60 gift, that's thrive market.com smarted.