Mars Bar from 1991 found - and it's 20g bigger than one from today
Summary
A 35-year-old Mars Bar was found during a house clearance in Scunthorpe. The old chocolate bar weighs 62.5 grams, which is 20 grams heavier than a current Mars Bar that weighs 40 grams, showing how the size of the bar has shrunk over time.Key Facts
- The Mars Bar found was made in 1991 and has a best-before date from that year.
- It was discovered by Victoria Gordon while clearing out a hoarder’s house.
- The 1991 Mars Bar weighs 62.5 grams.
- A Mars Bar sold today weighs 40 grams.
- This difference points to "shrinkflation," where products become smaller but often keep the same price.
- Victoria Gordon shared photos on social media, and the discovery has gone viral.
- She runs a cleaning service called Pocket Rockets.
- Gordon is considering showing the old Mars Bar in a UK tour or keeping it as a collectible.
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