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Nia Dalton & Aaron Morris

The 'depressing' detail on tins of Lyle's Golden Syrup & Black Treacle that people are only just discovering

Britons all across the land will be familiar with tins of Lyle's Golden Syrup and thick Black Treacle, with the brand having launched in 1881.

And despite being one of the UK's oldest brands to date, food lovers all over are only just learning the origins of the logo on the tin - and it's quite a harrowing affair to say the least.

While at a quick glance it may appear that the staple golden lion in the logo is lying down or sleeping, it turns out that the 'king of the jungle' won't be waking up any time soon...as it's dead.

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