Marching Into March
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The surprising Welsh connection in every bowl of Corn Flakes you probably didn't know about. (LINK)
You've probably stared at it whilst eating your breakfast every morning without even realising.
We're talking about the world famous cockerel on the side of every box of Kellogg's Corn Flakes.
No, not the fact that he's called Cornelius - which, admittedly, not a lot of people know about - we're talking about the fact he's actually Welsh. That's right, one of the most recognisable brand mascots in the world, which helped establish one of its biggest cereal companies hails from here - or, at least, the woman who helped create him does.
Renowned harpist and three times National Eisteddfod winner Nansi Richards crossed paths with American entrepreneur Will Kellogg whilst on a tour of the States - around about the time he happened to be looking for a new way to market his firm's decision to switch from selling cereal in sacks to individual cardboard boxes.
Legend has it that she suggested using the sunrise serenading farmyard bird because cockerel in Welsh - ceiliog - sounded a lot like Kellogg. And so taken was the man himself he with the story that he decided to give the cockerel the red, white and green colours of the Welsh flag.
You've probably stared at it whilst eating your breakfast every morning without even realising.
We're talking about the world famous cockerel on the side of every box of Kellogg's Corn Flakes.
No, not the fact that he's called Cornelius - which, admittedly, not a lot of people know about - we're talking about the fact he's actually Welsh. That's right, one of the most recognisable brand mascots in the world, which helped establish one of its biggest cereal companies hails from here - or, at least, the woman who helped create him does.
Renowned harpist and three times National Eisteddfod winner Nansi Richards crossed paths with American entrepreneur Will Kellogg whilst on a tour of the States - around about the time he happened to be looking for a new way to market his firm's decision to switch from selling cereal in sacks to individual cardboard boxes.
Legend has it that she suggested using the sunrise serenading farmyard bird because cockerel in Welsh - ceiliog - sounded a lot like Kellogg. And so taken was the man himself he with the story that he decided to give the cockerel the red, white and green colours of the Welsh flag.
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Pappy
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"Unopened" Cereal Box with 1954 Quaker Sports Oddities Card Inside
"This extremely rare box is one of the more interesting "unopened" pieces you will find. Inside this never opened box is one of the 1954 Quaker Sports Oddities cards of the 27 available. Great box graphics advertises this set highlighting Quaker Puffed Wheat cereal. The box is in beautiful EX+ condition with no major defects, and the card may be one of the best ever found. Says right on it, "Free Sports Oddities Trading Card Inside This Package!" The question is which one?"
Starting Bid: $200.00
6/18/2015 9:30 AM thru 7/17/2015 9:00 PM
"This extremely rare box is one of the more interesting "unopened" pieces you will find. Inside this never opened box is one of the 1954 Quaker Sports Oddities cards of the 27 available. Great box graphics advertises this set highlighting Quaker Puffed Wheat cereal. The box is in beautiful EX+ condition with no major defects, and the card may be one of the best ever found. Says right on it, "Free Sports Oddities Trading Card Inside This Package!" The question is which one?"
Starting Bid: $200.00
6/18/2015 9:30 AM thru 7/17/2015 9:00 PM
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