Did you know? - Altoids mints were originally created in the UK back in 1780, during the reign of George III, but thanks to heavy marketing, became a cult in the US since the early 20th century. They were originally marketed to relieve "intestinal discomfort" and claimed to "stop poisonous fermentation", whatever that is! Consumer reports reveal that cold sufferers still prefer them to medicated lozenges and singers use them to clear their vocal passages!