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What happened as a result of Frank Epperson giving his frozen treats to his children?

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Back in 1905, a San Francisco Bay Area kid by the name of Frank Epperson accidentally invented the summertime treat. He had mixed some sugary soda powder with water and left it out overnight. It was a cold night, and the mixture froze.Jul 22, 2015

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