The chosen bun: Decade-old burger’s decay livestreamed in Iceland

The American chain closed its only three branches in Iceland during the subarctic island's financial crisis in 2009, making it one of the only Western countries without a McDonald's. — AFP

A decade after McDonald's shut down in Iceland, thousands of online users follow the live slow decay of the last order – a seemingly indestructible burger with a side of fries protected in a glass case like a precious gem.

The American chain closed its only three branches in Iceland during the subarctic island's financial crisis in 2009, making it one of the only Western countries without a McDonald's.