These kids would suck at Supermarket Sweep .

In 1952, the Kroeger Food Foundation wanted to see what would happen it gave kids ages 6-10 free reign of a grocery store. Would they rack up a huge bill? Go straight for the candy?

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Most of them went for household staples like "produce" and "poultry" whatever those boring things are. This kid picked up some dog food. Why? He said, "I like dog food."

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The boys were slightly more extravagant than the girls. Taking inflation into account, the boys spent the equivalent of about $64 while the girls spent about $76.

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