You might be able to buy candy bars at... well, just about any store in America, but it's surprisingly hard to find actual bite-sized candy. Besides M&Ms and Reese's Pieces, there just aren't that many bite-sized chocolate competitors playing in the big leagues by the cash registers.
One compact, crunchy chocolate that's stayed in the running? Whoppers, the chocolate-covered malt balls that have been an American favorite for decades. Even if Whoppers are your favorite grab-and-go candy, there's likely quite a bit you don't know about this tasty treat, from its long history to its British competitor.
