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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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