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McDonald’s is giving away high-tech limited edition straws at two Georgia locations

By Fiza Pirani
Feb 23, 2017

Last week, McDonald's USA announced that they would be giving away some super high-tech limited edition straws for customers who purchase a chocolate Shamrock Shake.

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The "probably-more-revolutionary-than-actually-needed" Suction Tube for Reverse Axial Withdrawal — or straw — was designed by San Francisco-bases design studio JACE and Massachusetts-based NK Labs.

According to Forbes, the high-tech straw is meant to deliver an ideal flavor ratio of 50 percent chocolate and 50 percent mint in each sip of the Shamrock Shake.

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Select locations worldwide will be giving them away starting Feb. 24, including two Georgia locations:

More about the giveaway and participating McDonalds restaurants.

About the Author

Fiza Pirani is an Atlanta-based freelance writer and editor.

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