What you didn’t know about marshmallows

Did you know that marshmallows have been enjoyed around the world for more than 4000 years? Also, that they originally hail from Egypt? But it didn’t accompany a hot beverage, it was used as medicine instead.

Here’s a few more fun facts to add to the mix:

• Astronauts Used Marshmallows As Nose Plugs
• Althaiophobia Is The Legitimate Fear Of Marshmallows
• There’s A National Toasted Marshmallow Day
• Marshmallows, As You Know Them Today, Were Created In France And Perfected In Illinois