The malted milk balls you encounter at the center of crunchy, chocolaty Whoppers were actually designed to be an enhanced alternative to the poor-quality infant food available in the 1870s. However, this malted milk mixture quickly created interest in an unexpected market -- explorers worldwide found that its lightweight, nonperishable, and nourishing qualities made it the perfect carry-along snack for their expeditions. In fact, malted milk creator William Horlick ended up becoming a patron of