The Menches brothers, Charles and Frank, were from St. Louis but moved to Akron. Together they are credited with the invention of candy-coated peanuts and popcorn that was sold under the name "Gee Whiz," today known as Cracker Jacks. They are also credited with the first hamburger and waffle ice cream cone.
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