Tic Tac and Breath Freshening History Quiz

What made Tic Tacs difficult for teachers to confiscate in the '90s?

• Their confusing status as not quite candy or breath mint

• Their low price

• Their small size

• Their colorful packaging

Which ancient civilization used twigs to freshen their breath?

• Egyptians

• Babylonians

• Romans

• Greeks

What was the primary ingredient in the first known breath fresheners in ancient Egypt?

• Peppermint

• Cloves

• Cinnamon

• Mint

What was the original purpose of Altoids when they were first introduced?

• To freshen breath

• To cure colds

• To settle upset stomachs

• To clean teeth

In what year did Listerine start marketing itself as a remedy for bad breath?

• 1879

• 1960

• 1923

• 1945

What was the original name of Tic Tacs when they were first launched?

• Minty Fresh

• Breath Savers

• Mint Capsules

• Refreshing Mints

Which flavor of Tic Tacs was pulled from shelves in 1976 due to health concerns?

• Grape

• Cherry

• Orange

• Cinnamon

What is the main ingredient listed on Tic Tac packaging despite its nutritional claims?

• Sugar

• Peppermint extract

• Tartaric acid

• Maltodextrin

In which decade did Tic Tac introduce their first double packs?

• 1990s

• 1980s

• 2010s

• 2000s

As of 2021, what is Tic Tac's position in the global breath mint market?

• Number three

• Number two

• Number four

• Number one