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If you were ever a Girl Scout yourself or have ever enjoyed a nice Girl Scout cookie, you know how absolutely delicious they are! Thankfully for all of us, it is Girl Scout cookie season, which means we can expect to see our favorite little Girl Scouts going door-to-door or standing in front of our grocery store selling their cookies. Girl Scout cookies have actually been around for quite a while now and have quite the history behind it. Whether you're a diehard fan of the Samoa cookie or you could go for a whole sleeve of minty Thin Mints, you love them all. Here are 10 things you should know about Girl Scout cookies before ordering! 1. They've been around since 1917 Girl Scouts Girl Scout cookies have actually been around for a little over 100 years! Their first-known cookie sale was in that year, which prompted more recipes to be shared. 2. Nationwide sales occurred shortly after Girl Scouts Cookie sales were soaring and by 1937, sales were going coast to coast throughout the United States. The official Girl Scout Cookie name even started appearing on boxes by that time! 3. Cookies to Calendars eBay In 1944, calendars were actually put in place of the cookies due to wartime shortages. 4. Outside activities Girl Scouts The Girl Scouts had a dedication to nature and the outdoors, and in 1961, they were able to use its earnings to fund outdoor activities! Many of these activities included field trips and sleep-away camps. 5. Earth Day Girl Scouts River Valleys Volunteers The Girl Scouts helped with celebrating the very first Earth Day in 1970 by collaborating with environmental action programs. They also reflected this change by featuring outdoor activities on their redesigned boxes. Read onto the NEXT page for more Girl Scout cookie facts... 6. A healthier cookie on the rise Vintage Girl Scout Online Museum The 90s really brought in some new health standards for their cookies! Low-fat and sugar-free cookies joined their slew of treats for the line-up in 1994. 7. Cookies for the troops Minnesota's New Country In 2001, Girl Scout cookies were sent to troops overseas. Everyone loves enjoying a nice Girl Scout cookie! 8. Digital Cookie Girl Scouts By 2014, cookie sales had finally made it to the online world with Digital Cookie, an interactive site for Girl Scouts where they "get to play interactive games, watch videos, enjoy printable activities, take fun quizzes and more". 9. 2018 S'mores Cookie Girl Scouts The Girl Scouts celebrated 100 years of selling by combining the traditional Girl Scout cookies with traditional S'mores, and they're pretty delicious! 10. Another new cookie for the 2019 year... Girl Scouts There is a brand new Caramel Chocolate Chip Girl Scout cookie joining the line-up this year. They're also gluten free for those who are interested! Are you going to be ordering your Girl Scout cookies soon? You might have one of these fun facts in mind when you do! Be sure to SHARE this article with your friends and family!