Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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What happens to a McDonald's burger after 515 days? We examine why this cheeseburger refused to decay.

After over a year of observation, this experiment reveals the shocking state of the bun and patty. We break down the ingredients and chemicals that keep fast food preserved far longer than nature intended.

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