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15 McDonald's menu items that aren't available in the US or UK

15 McDonald's menu items that aren't available in the US or UK | Human Interest | Scoop.it
Chances are you know exactly what to expect when you walk into a McDonald's in the US or UK: Big Macs, chicken McNuggets, fries, Oreo McFlurries, and so on. McDonald's in other countries, however, are a different story. To cater to their local clients, locations abroad offer all kinds of intriguing menu items that you'll never find in the States. From the Veg Supreme McMuffin in India to the Mexican Mac Royal in Israel, keep scrolling to see some of McDonald's most unique and delicious-looking international menu items.

Via Geography Teachers' Association of Victoria Inc. (GTAV), Alexandra Piggott
Geography Teachers' Association of Victoria Inc. (GTAV)'s curator insight, August 7, 2017 9:49 PM
The environmental, economic and technological factors that influence crop yields in Australia and across the world (ACHGK061
 
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How Colonel Sanders Became Father Christmas in Japan

How Colonel Sanders Became Father Christmas in Japan | Human Interest | Scoop.it
Of all the odd mutations of American culture to be exported abroad, Japan’s KFC Christmas tradition may be one of the oddest. This month, KFC Japan will bring in revenue up to ten times greater than what it earns during other months of the year. Life-size Colonel Sanders statues—a staple in the country—will be dressed in red attire and Santa hats. On Christmas eve, Kentucky Fried Chicken’s lines will snake down the block, and those unlucky enough not to pre-order their special chicken buckets a month in advance may have to go without KFC’s signature blend of 11 herbs and spices.

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CT Blake's curator insight, December 23, 2014 12:41 PM

A fascinating story of how various elements of Western culture have interacted in an Eastern society such as Japan, with remarkable results.