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TIL that in 1949, a NJ gas station owner started the first cheap self-serve station in the state; rival stations tried to intimidate him into closing, but when even a drive-by shooting didn't work... (theconversation.com)

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The original post: /r/todayilearned by /u/globehater on 2024-10-05 18:45:24.

Original Title: TIL that in 1949, a NJ gas station owner started the first cheap self-serve station in the state; rival stations tried to intimidate him into closing, but when even a drive-by shooting didn't work, they got the legislature to pass a law banning self-service that is still on the books today

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