Wrong In So Many Ways

35 Is The New 14

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We’re not gonna make it, are we? The U.S. of A., I mean.

Ages of the Founding Fathers on July 4, 1776: James Monroe, 18 Aaron Burr, 20 Alexander Hamilton, 21 James Madison, 25 Thomas Jefferson, 33 John Adams, 40 Paul Revere, 41 George Washington, 44 Let’s hope the young people of today embrace the greatness of the United States.

Should I learn Mandarin or Cantonese first? Miss Manners suggests that “the tones are crucial to conveying your meaning. If you decide it makes sense to learn both Mandarin and Cantonese, most people recommend learning Mandarin first before conquering another Chinese dialect. It’s interesting that both dialects use pretty much the same characters for writing though.”

Taco Bell Bait And Switch

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Beef over beef: Taco Bell is accused of false advertising and allegedly skimping on fillings

CNN–The photos online of Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza last September reeled in New York resident Frank Siragusa. But the $5.49 fast food treat he wound up with has now prompted him to launch a class-action suit against the taco chain.

In a Brooklyn federal court Monday, Siragusa accused the chain of false advertising, alleging in the suit that the Mexican Pizza he purchased only contained half of the amount of beans and beef advertised online and in-store.

Other popular Taco Bell menu items such as the Crunchwrap Supreme, Grande Crunchwrap and Veggie Mexican Pizza have also overstated the amount of filling in advertisements by “at least double the amount,” the lawsuit claims.

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