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Why supermarkets put milk and eggs in the back

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Ever wonder why you have to walk a frustrating marathon just to buy basic milk and eggs? Supermarket architects are master manipulators. They deliberately place the most essential, frequently bought items at the absolute furthest corners of the store. This forces you to navigate a gauntlet of end-cap displays and junk food, mathematically ensuring you buy things you never originally wanted.

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