Cake wreck: Hostess from icon to bust

1999: Hillary Clinton approves the inclusion of Twinkies in the Millennium Time Capsule, alongside Ray Charles' sunglasses and a piece of the Berlin Wall. The Twinkies are removed, however, because of rodent concerns.

2004: Citing pressure from carb-conscious consumers, rising ingredient costs, and climbing expenses for employee pensions and health care, Interstate Bakeries files for Chapter 11.