Some Facts About Animal Crackers

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‘They’re crunchy like crackers, sweet like cookies, and have been delighting kids around the world for more than a century. We’re talking, of course, about animal crackers, the itty-bitty zoo denizens that are so nostalgic and addictive that they have their own specially dedicated holiday. April 18 is National Animal Crackers Day, and to celebrate this wholly made-up (but wholesomely fun!) day, we’ve dug up tasty tidbits about the bite-sized snack beasts.

THERE ARE MANY MANUFACTURERS OF THE COOKIES …

The term “animal crackers” refers to a type of snack and not to a particular brand. In fact, there are several U.S. manufacturers that produce the treats, and they’ve been using the same recipe for their version since the turn of the 20th century. Today, more than 40 million packages of animal crackers are sold each year around the world and are exported to 17 countries. 

THE MONKEY HAS BEEN THE ONLY ANIMAL TO WEAR CLOTHES

No one has been able to sort out why, exactly, the monkey appears in a pair of pants while all the other animals are au naturel, but it’s a been a hot topic of discussion on internet boards for years. 

EACH YEAR, 8000 MILES OF STRING ARE USED IN THE PACKAGING - Each shift at a very well-known animal cracker factory uses approximately 30 miles of string for the handles at the top of the cartons. This translates to a whopping 8000 miles of string a year. Other fun facts: The crackers are kept in a 300-foot-long oven for about four minutes, which means they’re baked at a rate of 12,000 per minute. ’ (Source)

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