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UK Man's Viral Mars Bar Earns £2 Compensation
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UK Man's Viral Mars Bar Earns £2 Compensation

Harry Seager received £2 in compensation from Mars Wrigley UK after discovering a Mars bar without its signature ripple, which he shared on the Dull Men's Club Facebook page. The company explained the bar "slipped" through production without being blown by air, causing the imperfection. Seager, who was curious about the production error, was satisfied with the compensation, equating it to two free Mars bars.

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Originally Published 2 years ago — by KFOR Oklahoma City

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