Just one thing

struck me odd in this article:

Heat-Resistant Chocolate: Defying the laws of confectionary

"In the first Gulf War, Hershey and Mars fought bitterly for a military contract to supply new and improved chocolate bars that would remain solid at temperatures up to 140°F (60°C)."

It really is all about money, isn't it? Candy companies fighting for a lucrative military contract during a war...