Pop Rocks Doc Cops Box

William Mitchell, the food scientist who created Pop Rocks, was killed in a tragic accident while attempting to disprove an urban legend. After downing 5 packets of his sugary confection, he followed it with a swig of Dr. Pepper. Failing to account for the prune juice coefficient, Mitchell’s stomach exploded. “Coca-cola, sure, that’s safe, but Dr. Pepper? You’re asking for trouble,” said former LIFE commercials spokesman Mikey.