William went on to found the Kellogg Company, and the sugar he added to Corn Flakes sparked the success of the cereal. Just a few decades later, in the 1940s, all cereals had sizable sugar content.

Jenn Carkner, vice president of the cereal brand, said ... At 67 years old, the famous fowl has adorned Corn Flakes boxes since 1958. The 'body' of Cornelius was hand-carved and painted using ...