In the UK, why are 'corner shops' named that? I can remember the phrase puzzling me as a kid as 'the corner shop' wasn't on a corner. - Quora
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Inside the corner shop which has a secret cocktail bar, frozen milkshake counter, fresh donuts and a delivery service using electric vehicles
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