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Clever reason behind the McVities Hobnobs name

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The clever reasoning behind the naming of Hobnobs, a beloved biscuit among tea-drinking Brits, has only just come to light. Channel 4’s The Secret World Of Biscuits recently delved into how the unique Hobnob managed to ‘stay ahead of the pack’. The show explored the origins of the irresistible biscuit, which first graced supermarket shelves … Read more

Scientists reveal how long biscuits can be dunked for – before hitting the ‘danger zone’

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Scientists have revealed the perfect formula for dunking biscuits, discovering that Rich Tea, Hobnobs, and Digestives should be submerged – for less than ONE second. Dr Helen Pilcher, who has a PhD in stem cell biology, conducted an experiment to discover the optimal time to submerge biscuits in hot drinks – and at what point … Read more