1.    What does PEZ stand for?
    PEZ comes from the first, middle, and last letters of the German word for  peppermint, pfefferminz.
                                                                                                                                                    P     E       Z
2.    Who invented PEZ?
       PEZ was invented by Eduard Haas the Third.

3.    What is the best way to clean PEZ dispensers?
    [ WARNING: Try these methods at your own risk.]

    A toothbrush and warm water with a mild dish washing detergent works well. Cotton Q-tips are good for
    scrubbing small areas. Also be sure to dry the dispenser completely after cleaning to prevent spring and pin
    from rusting.

4.    What is a "Pezhead"?
    A "Pezhead" is someone who collects PEZ dispensers.

5.    In what countries is PEZ available?
    PEZ Candy, Inc. states that PEZ are available in over 60 countries.  Here's a
    partial - but growing - list of confirmed countries:

    Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Finland,
    France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Mexico,
    Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand,
    USA.

6.   How long has PEZ been around?
    PEZ candy was created in 1927 in Vienna, Austria.  The PEZ dispenser was
    invented in 1948.  PEZ candies and dispensers have been marketed in America
    since 1952.

7.Why was Pez invented?
    PEZ was invented as a breath mint for smokers.