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Jul 2024
11m 8s

Marathon Begat Snickers

The Retrospectors
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Rerun: The world’s biggest-selling chocolate bar underwent a name-change in Britain on 19th July, 1990. Until then - concerned that Brits might refer to their candy as ‘knickers’ - Snickers had been known as ‘Marathon’ in the UK.  31 years later, the decision still smarts for some sections of the confectionary-buying public - but, thanks to the ‘You’re Not Y ... Show More
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