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“The food I've liked in my time is American country cookin'.”

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Colonel Harland Sanders, an American entrepreneur, is renowned for founding Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). Born on September 9, 1890, and passing away on December 16, 1980, Colonel Sanders became the symbol of the KFC brand in his later years. His image and philosophy had a profound impact on the global fast-food industry. more

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