Hello, I'm a specialist in the history of confectionery. The lollipop, as we know it today, has a history that can be traced back to the early 20th century. The term "lollipop" was first recorded in print in the 1920s, and it's believed to have been popularized by the company Spangler Candy Company, which introduced the "Dum Dums" lollipop in the 1930s. However, the concept of a candy on a stick dates back much further, with similar treats being enjoyed in various cultures for centuries.

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George Smith of New Haven, Connecticut claimed to be the first to invent the modern style lollipop in 1908. He used the idea of putting candy on a stick to make it easier to eat, and initially lollipops were a soft, rather than hard, candy.read more >>