Thu. 09/30 - Chinese Takeout Boxes Are Americancore
The very American history of the Chinese takeout box, and a look at the new “Americancore” trend. Plus, archaeologists have uncovered a hidden neighborhood in the ancient Maya city of Tikal that sheds new light on the imperialism of the Teotihuacán. And a lost David Bowie album is finally being released.
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Links:
The Chinese Takeout Box is As American As Baseball and Apple Pie (The Dieline)
Chinese Food Delivery Containers, Explained (Eater)
The Chinese-Takeout Container Is Uniquely American (NY Times)
Takeout and Delivery Food Can Teach You American…
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