Interesting candy stuff.

Babe Ruth vs. Baby Ruth: what's the deal? (History.com)

Ever heard of modjeskas? (CakeSpy)

What your favorite Halloween candy says about you. Appropriate year-round tho. :-) (The Kitchn)

Chocolate covered potato kisses. LOVE these things. Actual potato involved. (Serious Eats)

Irish potato candy. No actual potato involved. (Craftsy)

Did you know that Candy Corn Shaming is a thing? (Today.com)

Saltwater taffy cream pie. (CakeSpy)

One of the best selections of "candies of yesteryear" I have found is available at the Vermont Country Store. (Vermont Country Store)

Is red licorice even licorice at all? (Huffington Post)

DIY candy buttons. (Craftsy)

A nice primer on the history of hot chocolate (marshmallows included). (The Spruce)

An interesting history of Jolly Ranchers. (Candy Favorites)

How to DIY a peanut butter cup frappuccino at Starbucks. (Life Tricks)

Book of the week: Chocolate Wars: The 150-Year Rivalry Between the World's Greatest Chocolate Makers. Written by Deborah Cadbury (of those Cadburys), this book offers a fascinating look at the history of candymaking and how chocolate bars became such a sensation.