How can you eat ice cream in your hands without making a mess? Before the invention of the ice cream cone there was no good solution to this dilemma. But thanks to this marvelous invention, now we’re free to indulge waffle style, pretzel, chocolate coated, wafer, sugar, and more. So this September 22, celebrate National Ice Cream Cone Day by taking a bite into America’s favorite way to eat a cool, sweet treat.