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Spam Thrives in Tough Times

Sales of the spongy stuff are on the rise—even though it's not cheaper than meat

By Michael Foreman,  Newser User

Posted Jun 17, 2008 8:34 PM CDT

(Newser) – Americans have gobbled up Spam for 71 years, despite Monty Python parodies and countless jokes about the spongy stuff. But Spam's sales have spiked 10% over the past 12 weeks, as the economy has gone sour and soaring gas prices have been gobbling up household...   Read full story »

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