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by riffraff 2307 days ago
it is actually very interesting to see the variations in CPI baskets.

I recall, for example, when the standard basket in Italy used to contain Sambuca[0], and was updated in the '00s to instead include Limoncello[1] due to changed consumer habits.

[0] Anise-flavoured liquor, often added to coffee https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sambuca

[1] Lemon-zest flavoured liquor https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limoncello