August 18th is National Soft Ice Cream Day!
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Bill Williams
Tuesday, August 18th, 2026 12:28pm
August 18th is National Soft Ice Cream Day! There are few things better than a nice cone of soft ice cream, also known as soft serve. So, what exactly makes it soft? A special machine that doubles the amount of air in the ice cream, which creates the light, smooth texture.
, but it’s believed to have been around for about a century. When it was first created, only a few flavors existed. Now, most ice cream shops serve a variety of flavors! The delicious treat has also gone international
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