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"An Israeli lawmaker is hoping to butter up voters and pass a law that would limit outrageous popcorn prices at the movies....
'We have to put an end to this. The public should not have to mortgage their houses for a soft drink and a snack,' Shama told the paper.
A large box of popcorn usually sells for about five dollars (four euros) at theatre concession stands, more than double what it costs at a supermarket and 10 times more than it would cost to make at home.
