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There Are Exactly Four Nugget Shapes For A Reason

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McDonald’s purposefully created exactly four distinct nugget shapes: the bell, the boot, the bone, and the ball.

According to the company, “three would’ve been too few. Five would’ve been, like, wacky.” Also, “the reason why they are all a standard shape and size is to ensure consistent cooking times for food safety in all McDonald’s restaurants.” Read on to find out how KFC keeps their secret recipe so secret.