It's a question that has plagued humanity for centuries. Is it the fault of the toaster? The oven? The toast gods?
Join us on a journey to the depths of culinary despair as we explore the dark underbelly of the burnt-toast universe.
Learn more about the different theories behind burnt toast
Read our collection of terrifying burnt-toast horror stories
Or, if you're feeling brave, try your hand at making some toast and see if you can avoid the abyss of burnt-ness.