Channel: Mental Floss

Category: Education

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Description: The McDonald's Happy Meal is an iconic part of many people's childhoods. The toys, the box, the perfectly-sized portions... But did McDonald's steal the idea from another restaurant? On today's episode, we're breaking down the history of the Happy Meal. From million-dollar lawsuits to a brilliant experiment in Guatemala, the path to the famous McDonald's kid's meal can be a bit controversial. Food History is a show all about... well, the history of food. Join host Justin Dodd as he brings you the stories of how your favorite meals ended up on your plate. Today, we're talking gummy bears. ----------------------------- Website: mentalfloss.com​ Twitter: twitter.com/mental_floss​ Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine