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TIL ex-British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, helped invent soft scoop ice cream.

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XEEd6 It's largely about how it feels in the mouth. Once a piece of cheddar has been heated to around 150°F, the matrix of milk proteins that provide its structure begins to break down, and the cheese takes on a creamy texture that many people find appealing.
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