A funny fact about cupcakes is that they were once called “number cakes” because people used cups to measure everything, making them early baking experiments. Some cupcakes have so much frosting piled on top that they look like tiny mountains, and eating them without getting icing on your face is almost impossible. There are cupcakes designed to look like animals, cartoons, and everyday objects, sometimes so realistic that people don’t realize they’re edible. Mini cupcakes are small enough to eat in one bite, yet people often grab several at once. On the other hand, giant cupcakes are meant to be shared, though many would rather keep them to themselves. Some people eat the frosting first, while others save it for last, making cupcake-eating styles surprisingly different. No matter how they are eaten, cupcakes always bring a little fun and mess along with their sweetness.