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The hill I will die on: Pumpkin-spiced latte is a con. It’s time to put an end to Big Autumn | Chloë Hamilton

Let’s just admit the reality: mud, drizzle and shorter days It’s getting earlier every year, that first meme about golden leaves and pumpkin-spiced lattes.

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The Guardian reports: Let’s just admit the reality: mud, drizzle and shorter days It’s getting earlier every year, that first meme about golden leaves and pumpkin-spiced lattes.

The aesthetic of crisp mornings and roaring fireplaces has created a personality driven by social media. This year, I swear, I spotted one in early August, while we were still sweltering under our fourth heatwave of the summer.

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