Multiple choice general knowledge

Snickers candy bar was named after

  1. Ethel Mars, the wife of co-founder Fred Mars, who had a penchant for snickering when she laughed

  2. Ethel & Fred Mars’ favorite horse

  3. Ethel & Fred’s family cat

  4. the reaction Fred got from his partners when he suggested “Nutz Bar”
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Snickers candy bar was named after the Mars family's favorite horse. Frank Mars named the candy bar after his beloved horse, not after his wife Ethel's laughter, a family cat, or any reaction from business partners. The Mars family frequently named products after things personal to them.

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