When this bar launched in 1921, its makers claimed it was named after President Grover Cleveland’s daughter Ruth (who had died 17 years earlier at the age of 12). But at that time, the more obvious association was with new Yankees star Babe Ruth, making this the first candy bar to profit from the success of a public figure—even though he wasn’t being compensated.
The 13 Most Influential Candy Bars of All Time
We interviewed candy experts and historians to determine which bars made the biggest impact on the chocolate-bar industry—and the world at large.