These 10 Companies Control What You Buy

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Click the link to see the map.

A chart we found on Reddit.com (click the graphic above to see a larger version) shows that most products we buy are controlled by just a few companies. It's called The Illusion of Choice.

Ever wonder why you can't get a Coke at Taco Bell? It's because Yum Brands was created as a spin-off of Pepsi — and has a lifetime contract with the soda maker.

Unilever produces everything from Dove soap to Klondike bars. Nestle has a big stake in L'Oreal, which features everything from cosmetics to Diesel designer jeans.

Despite a wide array of brands to choose from, it all comes back to the big guys.

[NewOrleans]

Groupthink.

[Cicero]

Never change.

[tef]

Dec 7, 2014 10:27:28 GMT -5 Cicero said:

Never change.

seriously, it's how I win bingo!

[pt716]

I think I only buy like two things on that list. The only benefit of a restrictive diet I guess.