When we were growing up, a trip toMcDonald’smade any day extra special.

Mere mentions of our favoritebreakfastorlunchmenu items flood us with nostalgia and send us right back to childhood.

And for more about McDonald’s, here are30 McDonald’s Facts All ’80s Kids Remember.

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By the mid-’80s, this staple could hold its own against any burger and became synonymous with McDonald’s.

Want to know what used to be on a McDonald’s menu?

Here are20 Failed McDonald’s Menu Items You Won’t Believe Existed.

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The original salads popped onto menus in 1984 via test locations across the country.

The offerings have changed, but salads are still on the McDonald’s menu today.

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This item could be found on most menus through the 1980s until it was retired in America.

The sandwich began appearing internationally and was marketed as the Royal and McRoyal.

Prior to 1977, you would be surprised that this classic item was nowhere to be found.

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