The first ice cream was served to the Roman Emperor Nero in A.D. 62 - nearly 2,000 years before Ben and Jerry sold their first cone! It was made of snow, nectar, fruit and honey. Here's the scoop on the best-selling flavors in the U.S. today:

1. Vanilla 171 million gallons a year

2. Chocolate 57 million

3. Neapolitan 47 million

4. Butter Pecan 25 million

5. Cookies and Cream 20 million

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April 27, 2001 World Report