01-19-2019, 01:26 PM
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Popcorn has been sold in theaters since 1912. It has been a big money maker not only because popcorn is overpriced, but also because people usually get thirsty and, consequently, buy sodas or water as well.
In movie theaters, for every dollar spent on popcorn, about 90 cents is profit.
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