You probably remember that famous M&M's slogan. It's one of the most famous, longest running and well-loved advertising slogans in the world of candies. But do you know why the Mars Candy Company adopted those famous words? The whole idea of candy-coated chocolates was inspired by a British candy making method that allowed soldiers to carry chocolate without it melting.

Now the candy-coated chocolate treat is celebrating its 75th anniversary with events across the country, a new flavor and what Forbes Magazine calls "America's Most Loved Spokescreatures". Earlier this year, the candy lovers were called upon to vote for their favorite new flavor, Honey Nut, Coffee Nut or Chili Nut.

Here's how you can celebrate with the chocolaty, nutty family of treats:

• Pick up a bag (or two or three) of the winning M&M's flavor, Coffee Nut (the one I voted for, of course). If you can find them. Stores are having a hard time keeping them in stock!
• Grab a to-go bottle. In honor of their anniversary, the candy maker is releasing all kinds of new M&M's themed bottles, including their own Spokescreatures and a series of eight X-Men bottles.
• Join the fun on their Facebook page. You can catch a modern reboot of the song "Candy Man" with Zedd and Aloe Blacc, plus keep up on all the silly fun with M&M's spokescreatures.