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[–] bad_news@lemmy.billiam.net 2 points 3 days ago

I really question these numbers. I'm old enough I remember when restaurants had picture menus. In a society where you need to internet on your phone for EVERYTHING, I am deeply skeptical that 1/5 adults is picture menu at McDonalds in 1980-level illiterate.