Do you pronounce it as Whip, or Hwip? 😄 Cool Whip, introduced by General Foods in 1966, was created as a non-dairy and pre-whipped dessert topping that could be stored frozen and thawed as needed. Developed in just 18 months by food scientist Dr. William A. Mitchell, who also invented Pop Rocks and Tang, Cool Whip became an instant hit for its ready-to-use nature, versus the time-consuming process of whipping fresh cream. The 60s and 70s ads targeted busy homemakers and had a strong emphasis on

Whip Ma Whop Ma Gate is one of the shortest streets in York and possibly one of the strangest street names in all of England. The name was first recorded in 1505 and has puzzled people for centuries. Some historians think it loosely means neither one thing nor the other. Others believe it was a local joke, suggesting the name simply meant what a street. But there’s a darker story too. Local legend says this spot may once have been used for public punishment. Some even claim people were whipped h