The traditional gummy bear is made from a mixture of sugar, glucose syrup, starch, flavoring, food coloring, citric acid, and gelatin. However, recipes vary, such as organic candy, those suitable for vegetarians, or those following religious dietary laws.
In an astonishing find, Rufus McDonald, a member of a clean-out crew preparing a house outside Chicago for demolition in 2009, discovered a steamer trunk of papers and documents collected by Richard Greener, A.B. 1870, the first black student to graduate from Harvard College.
First African American professional basketball player. This title goes to Harry Haskell. He was born on January 4th, 1884 in Lowell, MA. He made his way to the Merrimak Valley Championship at the age of 18. He then became the first black professional player when the New England league signed him to their team. The first black recipent of the MVP award was Clarence Bell. He led the New York Rens for nine seasons. In 1939, he led his team to the World Professional Basketball Tournament Championship.