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Someone made Rodin's The Kiss out of 420 jars of Marmite

Someone made Rodin's The Kiss out of 420 jars of Marmite

Sculptor Jeremy Fattorini recreated Rodin's famous 'The Kiss' using 420 jars of special Champagne-flavoured Marmite.

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A man called Saire Marmite, by his own request

A man called Saire Marmite, by his own request

In an ultimate act of brand loyalty, Saire May officially changed his name to Saire Marmite by deed poll.

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Nigella's Marmite spaghetti, the right way

Nigella's Marmite spaghetti, the right way

A lightning-fast, deeply savoury pasta dish that has become a cult classic. Perfect for when you need a delicious meal in a hurry.

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Creamy Marmite chicken, the recipe that earns its place in your weeknight rotation

Creamy Marmite chicken, the recipe that earns its place in your weeknight rotation

A rich, savoury, and deeply comforting dish that brings the unique umami of Marmite into a creamy sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.

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Marmite Vaseline lip balm: the 2007 April Fool that nearly became a real product

Marmite Vaseline lip balm: the 2007 April Fool that nearly became a real product

In 2007 Marmite and Vaseline announced a Marmite-flavoured lip balm as an April Fools' joke. The internet took it seriously, the order forms filled up, and the project nearly became a real product line. The story of the prank that almost was.

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The time Paddington tried Marmite and Michael Bond was not pleased

The time Paddington tried Marmite and Michael Bond was not pleased

In 2007, the unthinkable happened. Paddington Bear, the world's most famous marmalade enthusiast, was seen enjoying a Marmite sandwich, causing a national stir.

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The Marmarati, the fake secret society Marmite invented

The Marmarati, the fake secret society Marmite invented

The Marmarati was a genius marketing campaign creating a secret society of elite Marmite lovers with exclusive members and rituals.

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The countries where Marmite has been, briefly, illegal

The countries where Marmite has been, briefly, illegal

Believe it or not, the humble jar of Marmite has found itself at the centre of international controversy, facing temporary bans in several countries.

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1984: the year Marmite changed the lid and the nation panicked

1984: the year Marmite changed the lid and the nation panicked

Some moments in history are marked by great upheaval. In 1984, for Marmite lovers, that moment came when the beloved metal lid was replaced with plastic.

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Lucy Wills, Marmite, and the discovery of folic acid

Lucy Wills, Marmite, and the discovery of folic acid

In the 1930s, Dr Lucy Wills discovered that Marmite could treat anaemia in pregnant women, leading to the discovery of folic acid.

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