Interested in fun facts and the history of Hershey, PA?
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Here are some interesting facts about Hershey, Pennsylvania:
1. Hershey was founded in 1903 by Milton S. Hershey, the founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company.
2. Hershey is sometimes referred to as "The Sweetest Place on Earth" due to its association with chocolate and the Hershey Company.
3. The town's streetlights are shaped like chocolate kisses.
4. Hershey is home to Hersheypark, a popular theme park with over 70 rides and attractions.
5. Hershey has a rich history of philanthropy, with Milton Hershey establishing the Hershey Trust Company to fund the Milton Hershey School, a private boarding school for underprivileged children.
6. The town was also home to the Hershey Bears, a popular American Hockey League team.
7. Hershey has a Mediterranean-style arena called the Giant Center that can hold more than 10,000 people.
8. Hershey was featured in the book and movie "The Lovely Bones" by Alice Sebold.
9. The Hershey Gardens and ZooAmerica are popular attractions in the town.
10. The town's Hershey Theatre, built in 1933, is a National Historic Landmark.