(THE CONVERSATION) With burgers sizzling and classic rock thumping, many Americans revel in summer cookouts – at least until that wayward cousin asks for a “pop” in soda country, or even ...

(The Conversation) – With burgers sizzling and classic rock thumping, many Americans revel in summer cookouts – at least until that wayward cousin asks for a “pop” in soda country, or even ...

As the false story went, Gilchrist mixed Pop Rocks and soda, and met his death. Today, the makers of Pop Rocks hope the brand can live on as a nostalgia product.

Pop Rocks is hard candy that is infused with CO2 (carbon dioxide) at a very high pressure -- about 600 PSI. The average car tire is around 60 PSI, so this is a lot of pressure.

(The Conversation) – With burgers sizzling and classic rock thumping, many Americans revel in summer cookouts – at least until that wayward cousin asks for a “pop” in soda country, or even ...