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Jan 2024
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Disappearing Acts: When Popular Brands A...

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To kick off our 2024 season, we look at a strange phenomenon happening in Canada.

 

Well-established brands are suddenly leaving the country.

Kleenex is leaving after nearly 100 years.

Skippy Peanut Butter has skipped the country after nearly 90 years.

And KFC actually held a funeral for their terrible-tasting French fries.

 

What’s happening up here?

Find out.

 

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