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Dec 2021
9m 46s

How much did fried chicken cost in 1915?

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With inflation on the rise, some of our favorite menu items have gotten a little more expensive. So we wanted to know if eating out is now cheaper or more expensive than in the past, adjusted for inflation. We look at a New York City restaurant menu from 1915 and compare it to today's. 
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