Japan Built a Candy-Powered Rocket - http://kotaku.com/japan-b...
Cause of course, Japan. "And yes, it's called the Candy Rocket. Japanese sweets maker UHA Mikakuto brought together experts from various labs and universities to make a rocket that uses candy as its fuel. Powered by twenty Puccho soft candies, the rocket successfully launched last week and reached an altitude of 248 meters (813 feet)." - rønin