In case you haven't heard the news on the street...

[Art SC]

ALL the larger chain department and grocery stores are GIVING AWAY outdoor grills for FREE!

Honest! Of course, you DO have to pick them up yourself. But, HEY...!!!


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[Craig in Alabama]

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[Vernon in Virginia~Formerly Alaska]

Sometimes they have a two for one day or "All you can cart off" day.

Here are a few facts about shopping carts most people do not know.


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Anthrocartogists recently discovered that shopping carts pre-date man; and in fact may be "billions and billions" of years old. Their ancestry is closely related to the old metal milk crates that became extinct in the late 50's.

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Shoppings carts have become man's best friend. Craig, in fact, has a fleet of carts he uses in his business.

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Other people employ shopping carts into their various industries. Here, for example, is a maintenance cart.

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The sports world has also found a niche for the shopping cart. Here is a photo showing a shopping cart in an extreme endurance challenge.

So the next time you are wheeling a shopping cart around at your favorite supermarket or department store, appreciate the history, longevity, and versatility of the instrument you are employing.

 

[General Ray]

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