This one's for the Americans - eviltoast
  • edric@lemm.ee
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    2 days ago

    It’s used as a barometer to gauge the overall prices of groceries. It differs from country to country. Back in my home country, a type of small, cheap fish was used as the measurement. Meaning, when even that cheap little fish is getting expensive, you know it’s really bad.

    • marcos@lemmy.world
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      When your barometer breaks, you are supposed to get another one. Otherwise you get a “36 Roentgen” moment.