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TIL: The Pentagon Pizza Theory refers to a theory that a sudden surge in takeout orders from offices such as the Pentagon can indicate the onset of a major news event. This is due to government officials needing to stay in office to monitor ongoing events, thus requiring takeout from local venues

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