Here's Why Some McDonald's Cup Lids Have Rectangular Buttons
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Frequent McDonald's customers may notice that McDonald's cup lids have rectangular buttons. Here's why the buttons exist!
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Do YOU know what the buttons on McDonald's drink lids are for?
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Secret About Buttons on Soft Drink Lids Changes Everything
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Why there are buttons on McDonald's drink lids - Daily Star
What does the 'P'on the McDonald's soda cap stand for? - Quora
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McDonald's workers share what the 'buttons' on its drink lids really mean
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The Secret Purpose Behind The Buttons On Your Soda Lids – KidzNet
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The Evolution of Lids
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Your McDonald's Cup Lid's Rectangular Buttons Actually Serve A Purpose
McDonald's fans find out what the button on coffee cups mean
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People are only just realising what the secret buttons on McDonald's cups are for