the one thing i have learned while seeking a kidney over the past month from philadelphia to wash dc is that the nickel cup of coffee that i enjoyed in 1945 now costs $2.  seems that the BLS is ... ummm ... lieing  ...ooops .... i mean is adjusting the cost based upon the improved quality such as the paper cup versus the real cup in 1945.  the paper cup is more hygienic and portable.   yesss, thats it.

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