Trapped in the Coop

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Best rumor of the day: On Monday night, a Park Slope Food Coop volunteer was in such a hurry to end his shift that he locked up with three members left inside. The Fire Department had to rescue them by cutting the lock off the door. Why was the culprit in such a rush? Because he had to get home in time for Castle. [FIPS]