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Which came first: the Panama Canal or Toblerone?

Toblerone came first, in 1908 (created). The Panama Canal followed 6 years later, in 1914 (opened).

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  1. Second1914

    The Panama Canal

    landmark · opened

    The Panama Canal opened in August 1914, 401 years after Europeans first crossed Panama overland.

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  2. First1908

    Toblerone

    food · created

    Toblerone was created in Bern in 1908; its name blends Tobler with torrone, a nougat.

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Years from Wikidata, each checked against the item’s English Wikipedia article on 2026-10-18. A year stands for what its label says: a founding, a first patent, a premiere.