35-Year-Old Mars Bar Found During House Clearance Is 22.5g Heavier Than Today's

Mars Bar from 1991 found – and it's 20g bigger than today's

35-Year-Old Mars Bar Found During House Clearance Is 22.5g Heavier Than Today's

A 35-year-old Mars Bar with a best-before date of 1991 was discovered during a house clearance in Scunthorpe, UK. The finder, Victoria Gordon, posted a photo showing the 62.5g bar next to a modern 40g one, sparking a viral debate about shrinkflation. Mars responded that bar sizes have changed over the years due to consumer demand and manufacturing costs.

It was nearly as big as my hand, which was kind of why I noticed it.

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