Nigeria's petroleum industry is well grounded in successful exploration, beginning with the first commercially viable discovery at Oloibiri in the Niger Delta in 1956, with a modest production rate of 5,100 barrels per day. Reserves of crude oil stand at 28.2 billion barrels.
In 1953, Just Born acquired the Rodda Candy Company, the original makers of the popular, 3-D marshmallow chicks. The first PEEPS & COMPANY Retail Store opened in National Harbor in 2009 to showcase all of Just Bornâs candy brands and branded merchandise. Fans can now shop online at www.peepsandcompany.com or visit two more store locations in the Mall of America in MN and in Center Valley, PA.
F.A.O. Schwarz closes: New York toy store featured in THAT scene from Tom Hanks film 'Big' shuts shop. The iconic store has been dazzling children of all ages for more than 150 years but has now sold its last toy soldier.