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Muslim Man Accuses Whole Foods of Discrimination; Burger King Comes Up With a Crowning Touch to Lure Kiddie Customers

• A Muslim man from Philadelphia is accusing his former employer Whole Foods of discrimination after he was heckled for praying, and later terminated after making a pilgrimage to Mecca. [Daily News]

• Burger King is fighting for its kiddie customers: the chain is unrolling BK Crown Meals, where the box is a wearable crown. [USAT]

• Turns out that even for genetically blessed Victoria’s Secret models, it takes an unsexy amount of dieting and exercise to look hot enough for the annual fashion show; it’s kind of like training for the Olympics, says one insider. [NYDN]

• News flash: Botulism doesn’t care whether your canned goods are organic or not. [Salt/NPR]

• Wish list time: behold the country’s nine most expensive tasting menus. Have you tried any of them? [HuffPo]

• Calling things “artisanal” isn’t the only way restaurant chains are trying to attract “foodies”: they’re also running ads about sourcing fish and emphasizing quality ingredients and the presence of chefs. [NRN]

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