stackyFACTSThe humble Cavendish banana is the ultimate retail manipulation tool. Because consumers specifically memorize the price of bananas over other produce, grocery stores take a financial hit on them, anchoring your perception of their prices so you don't notice the 400% markup on the artisanal cheese you're buying.
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