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It's Friday.

This is Seattle now.

This week, Sunday, is one of the biggest days in Seattle's sports history.

So get ready to cheer on the Seahawks.

Washington's breweries say February is just as tough as dry January,

and Costco is being sued for mislabeling their $5 rotissory chicken.

Factal editor Joe Vieira and simply Seattle's Danny Ball

are here to break down the week ahead of the big game.

But first, let's get you caught up.

Seattle bars and restaurants are expected to be packed Sunday for Super Bowl 60 when the Seahawks seek their revenge on the New England Patriots.

The stakes are high. The Seattle Times reports the Westy Sports Bar is requiring customers to buy

a $75 gift card in advance in order to get a seat.

Paliachi Pizza told the paper they do twice as much business during the Super Bowl compared to a normal Sunday,

and the company says more than 400 employees are scheduled to work.

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