16. Popsicles
Another American classic, the Popsicle, was an accidental invention that is part of everyone’s favorite summer season. The Popsicle was invented in 1905 during the soda pop revolution, when 11-year-old Frank Epperson froze his favorite carbonated drink. It was a cold enough night that when Frank left his creation outside, it froze; and in the morning, he tasted the sweet treat for the first time. He then declared it an Epsicle, naturally, and started selling the treat to neighborhood friends. Everyone around the US and the world, has been enjoying them ever since. Pictured is Epperson and his granddaughter enjoying one of his creations.