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McDonald's banned stir sticks:
In the 1970s, McDonald's plastic coffee stirrers, nicknamed "McSpoons," became popular among drug users for measuring cocaine. This unintended use led to public concern, prompting hearings in Congress. After pressure from anti-drug groups, McDonald's replaced the ornate spoons with plain stirrers to prevent further misuse.
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McDonald's banned stir sticks:
In the 1970s, McDonald's plastic coffee stirrers, nicknamed "McSpoons," became popular among drug users for measuring cocaine. This unintended use led to public concern, prompting hearings in Congress. After pressure from anti-drug groups, McDonald's replaced the ornate spoons with plain stirrers to prevent further misuse.