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A Hilarious Flashback to 1979: The Prices of Everyday Groceries at Giant Food

  • Published August 15, 2013
Giant Food in 1979
Take a trip back in time to 1979 and see what everyday groceries cost at Giant Food! This advertisement from the Washington Post offers a hilarious glimpse into the past.
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Wow, remember these days? It’s humorous looking at these prices. This is an advertisement from the Washington Post printed on June 25th, 1979.

Giant Food in 1979
Giant Food in 1979

Source: The Washington Post

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