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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle

The croissant supremacy: why flaky pastry is everywhere – from handbags to homeware

Hot, hot, hot … croissants are having a moment.
Hot, hot, hot … croissants are having a moment. Photograph: Steve Vidler/Alamy

Name: Croissant.

Age: Well, either 185 years old or 186. Or about 800. It depends.

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