Babe Ruth
publication date: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 (part of Summer 2013)
category: Sports
clue: The Yankees were a high-scoring success in the Roaring Twenties thanks to this popular hitter, who may or may not have inspired a candy bar made with peanuts, caramel, nougat, and chocolate.
explanation: Although Babe Ruth has long been considered the inspiration for Baby Ruth candy bars, the inventor claims it was named for a girl named Ruth. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, and Jason Lemler

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