The spiky, short-needled leaves of juniper trees are evergreen and range in color from dark green to shades of medium to blue-green or grayish green. Crush the juniper's foliage or twigs and a pleasant aroma is emitted.
Another study by Purdue University concluded that it takes an average of 364 licks to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop using a licking machine, while it takes an average of 252 licks when tried by 20 volunteers.
According to the official Tootsie Roll website, Tootsie Roll Industries has received over 50,000 letters from people claiming to have solved the problem since the Tootsie Roll Pop commercial first aired in 1970. The typical range of responses is between 100 and 5,800 with an average of 600-800.