But between the early 20th Century and early 21st that number tumbled to around 80.
Prohibition, wars, consolidation and a narrowing of the American palate had by 1985 whittled that number to 100.
Anyone following state and local government finances knows that number has to be far from accurate.
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As huge and oddly specific as that number may be, it is not an outlier.
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But as word went around, the bureaucracy wanted to increase that number to 85, 000 families.
That number is on track to triple by the end of the year, says Lindsey.
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Economists say the nation must add nearly double that number, closer to 250, 000 to 300, 000.
Yet, 60% of us are overweight and half of that number is clinical obesity.
Analysts are projecting earnings of 45 cents per share, matching that number from a year ago.
He points out that Facebook uses a deliberately broad definition to come up with that number.
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Analysts are projecting earnings of 58 cents per share, matching that number from a year ago.
There used to be 17 different types but that number is somewhat smaller now.
The international apparel giant has set a goal of surpassing that number in 2013.
In its latest report, a few weeks ago, that number had gone up to 172%.
This sentiment fell to 30% in 1980, and today, that number is in the low teens.
Risher hopes to get that number to 1 million by the end of 2014.
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As production falls there and as EPA regs kick in, that number will decline.
In 2020, that number is forecast to hit 13% while the U.S. will slip to 12%.
Facebook shares have spiked since then so that number is likely much higher now.
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Analysts are projecting earnings of 22 cents per share, matching that number from a year ago.
This week Mr Berlusconi incautiously promised to increase that number tenfold, before backing away.
That number decreases with every failed attempt, so now my odds are even lower.
In a few short weeks Lin has seen that number grow to over 66, 000.
The recession has helped drive that number down month over month for the last two years.
This year, that number has swelled to 700, with two or three applicants for every slot.
Add in those younger than 5 and older than 13 and that number grows even bigger.
Analysts are projecting earnings of 33 cents per share, matching that number from a year ago.
That number could affect the value of the deal or even whether one is reached.
Fifteen people showed up at the first meeting, and twice that number at the second.
That number increased to 79 percent among those who said their financial condition was worse.
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