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The numbers for May 16, 2013: You’ll be missing apostrophes on maps soon
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$12,000
The amount of money celebrity chef Jamie Oliver was fined after his restaurant served a gluten-free woman gluten pasta. (GrubStreet)
250,000
Apostrophes estimated to be removed from federal maps, thanks to the Domestic Names Committee of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.(Wall Street Journal)
2 days
How long a giant rubber duck in Hong Kong will be deflated, but to the disappointment of tourists.(BBC)
$27
The cost of KFC in Gaza City. You should read this crazy story about a tunnel economy for the fried chicken delight.(NY Times)
6
How many years Amy’s Baking Company was open before the social media meltdown that started with an episode of “Kitchen Confidential.” The business is re-opening, and now has a PR company.(ABC 15)
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