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1.42 billion chicken wings to be eaten Super Bowl Sunday
The NCC reports that there is no chicken wing shortage during the battle for the Lombardi Trophy.
Higher food prices projected for Super Bowl LVI weekend
Boneless prepared wings are up to 26% more expensive than last year and steak is up 28%.
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