When browsing through the chocolate bars at the supermarket, many people are starting to notice something intriguing which is that a significant number of them are named after elements of the cosmos.
Mars, Milky Way, and Galaxy are familiar names that make one wonder if there is a special reason behind these "out of this world" titles.
Names like Mars, Milky Way, Galaxy, and Orbit adorn the wrappers of these popular treats, prompting people to wonder if there is a deeper meaning behind these celestial monikers.
While some have jokingly speculated that chocolatiers are aliens or that the names are simply "out of this world," the truth behind these space-themed names is less extraterrestrial and more coincidental.
One of the most well-known chocolate bars, the Milky Way, was created in 1923 by Frank C. Mars.
Contrary to popular belief, the name did not originate from the vast galaxy in space but rather from a milkshake that was popular during that time.
Similarly, Mars Inc., the company behind the Milky Way, also produces other chocolates with space-related names such as Galaxy.
Since the 1960s, Galaxy has garnered a devoted following as a beloved chocolate bar in the UK.
Surprisingly, it took several decades for the company to introduce this iconic delight to American consumers for test marketing purposes.
However, rather than retaining the name Galaxy, known in the UK, the company opted to maintain its original name, Dove, to prevent any confusion among its faithful customers.
Similarly, the Mars bar, often associated with the planet, is another example of a chocolate bar with a space-themed name.
In reality, the name Mars comes from the last name of Frank C. Mars and his son, who created the bar in 1932. The association with the planet Mars is purely coincidental.
Although the space-themed names of these chocolate bars might not have a direct connection to outer space, their widespread popularity and lasting attraction have turned them into confectionery icons.
