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Old-School Candies That Defined The Boomer Generation

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Somewhere between the era of penny candy and the age of paying way too much for a Snickers, there was a period where boomers had their pick of the candy store. It was an age when new confections hit stores hard and fast, helped along by the advent of the television age and the power of the T.V. advertisement. You may see many of these retro goodies in the nostalgia section of candy stores across the U.S. , and you can definitely find them online without trying too hard.

Many of these throwback treats became symbolic of the boomer experience. Now, they're vintage treats that conjure memories for the generation who loved them as kids, and who love introducing the tastes

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