'Fast, Furious': from O to $41M in one weekend

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The 'Fast and the Furious,' a film about illegal street racing among Los Angeles gangs, grossed $41.6 million during the third weekend of Jun 2001, based on box office estimates from ACNielsen EDI. The success of the movie, which stars Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez and rapper Ja Rule, was fueled by an ethnically diverse audience, more than 75% are under 25 years old. Placing second was Dr Dolittle 2 with $26.7 million while Lara Croft: Tom Raider dropped to third with $20.2 million.

Sales & consumption, Motion picture & video production, Motion Picture Production, Motion Picture and Video Production, Movie production

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Low-carb 'lifestyle' goes mainstream

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The Atkins diet is growing in popularity. Robert Atkins developed this low-carbohydrate high-protein diet. Now an increasing number of consumer products are being sold to an increasing number of customers.

Dietetic Foods, Food Manufacturing, FOOD AND KINDRED PRODUCTS, Public affairs, Social aspects, Economic aspects, Diet foods, Cover Story, Popular culture, Atkins diet

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