#17: Pop Rocks
Few candies and sweets can transport you back in time, which is why Pop Rocks are unique. The sensation on your tongue brought on by these little crystal rocks was unlike anything we had ever tried. Thrilling and exciting, these sweets quickly became somewhat frowned upon for children.
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Even though they were utterly unsubstantiated and even slightly ridiculous, rumors started spreading that if kids were to consume these with soda, there was a danger they would quite literally explode. Even though this rumor was far-fetched, it scared many parents and children from going near them.