Sat, 25 Aug, 2007 - 01:00
Ashley M Heher, Chicago
Unless you’re one of millions who flock to McDonald’s each year to chow down a Big Mac.
The triple-decker burger, which helped breed America’s super-size culture is turning 40. For some, that’s cause for celebration.
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