http://www.lyndonirwin.com/1904%20Tea.htm
-"iced tea" being invented during 1904 world's fair
-Richard Blechynden, tea plantation owner
-tried to sell hot tea to people during fair, people weren't interested
-Summers in St. Louis were too hot
-dropped ice in it and it became a 'hit'
-May 20 was a barbecue
-meal included 880 gallons of iced tea
-article was published in the newspaper about iced tea
-also the first ice cream cone, first appearance of the hot dog and first coin changer
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
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