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Junk Food Bans Create Black Market

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black-market-candy-150Prohibitive public school vending machine legislation that attempts to limit kids' access to junk food has had some unintended effects. Apparently America's schools are home to a rigorous trade in black market candy with some students reportedly making $200 a week. [The Atlantic]

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