stackyFACTSThe produce aisle is an artificial utopia built on mountains of trashed vegetables. Supermarkets intentionally overstock perishable goods to create an illusion of endless abundance, then quietly throw away perfectly edible, slightly bruised food to ensure supply remains tight and prices stay artificially high.
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