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Old 06-30-2009, 05:51 PM
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Angry How McDonald's Conquered France...

How McDonald's conquered France. - By Mike Steinberger - Slate Magazine
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...and I will smite them with Great Le Royale's and Furious Apple pies......Pulp Fiction?.....anyone?.....cause what do you call a 1/4 pounder in France?......um.. nevermind
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It was a Viertel Pfunder in Germany. 'Cause germany does use a Pfund (500 grams).

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