Do you ever wonder why McDonald's kids' meals come in a box, rather than a paper bag, like other items?

Last week, McDonald's introduced a new mascot to their American market: Happy the... box. Apparently, the French and other European nations thought this new mascot was just peachy, but we vehemently ...

For the first time in its history, McDonald's is letting kids redesign the Happy Meal box — however it's not for branding, but for their well-being. The company has rolled out a limited-edition "Draw ...

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