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The Square Hole In The McFlurry Spoon Is Ingenious

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The square hole in the McFlurry spoon is one of the more ingenious designs in the fast-food industry.

McDonald’s created the spoon to automatically attach to the ice cream whisker on the McFlurry machine. Watch a McDonald’s employee closely when they make your delicious snack. They attach the open hole on the spoon to the machine, then they mix in your chosen ingredient, and begin the mixing process using your spoon. This means less time is spent cleaning the machine between each use. It really is smart for businesses where seconds matter.