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A story about King Abdullah II of Jordan’s craving for McDonald’s

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A story about King Abdullah II of Jordan’s craving for McDonald’s

The lieutenant held the sheaf of papers in his hands and tapped them firmly on the top of the Formica desk. They were all in order, typed and waiting for the major’s signature. Oh hell, why not forge them himself. “That ape could hardly write anyway,” he thought, humming away at Seitz’s second violin … Read more

Opinion | I just want a plain old burger. Is that too much to ask? No one requested double patties, smash burgers or eggs sunny side up

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Opinion | I just want a plain old burger. Is that too much to ask? No one requested double patties, smash burgers or eggs sunny side up

Sometimes you just want a plain, simple hamburger. However, the arms race that chefs and restaurant marketing teams conjure often goes quite over the top. We all know what a basic burger should be – a reliable beef patty between nice, pillowy buns. Toppings are where you can go posh or extravagant, from gourmet cheese … Read more