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Bar Staff Allowed To Keep $10,000 Tip After It Proves To Be Genuine

1.13.14 2:59 PM EDT By Mary Beth Quirk@marybethquirk

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The staff of a campus bar at Notre Dame is now $10,000 richer, after American Express approved a mystery tipper’s generous tip from back in November. Everyone nearby should probably hurry over there soon in case they’re handing out free rounds to celebrate. [via WNDU.com]

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1.13.14By Mary Beth Quirk@marybethquirk

everyone loves a happy ending the tipping point tips

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