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When prices doubled before a meal was over

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Imagine ordering a coffee and finding out it costs twice as much by the time you finish drinking it. During extreme inflationary spirals, rates shifted so violently that patrons frequently had to pay for their meals before sitting down, because the literal menu cost would mathematically outpace their ability to chew. Talk about leaving a bitter taste in your mouth.

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