The strange history and surprising facts behind takeout food
Takeout and delivery has a richer history than you think
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Takeout and delivery food is having its biggest moment in history right now, but not many know that it’s a history that stretches far beyond the apps and familiar containers and widespread availability that we know so well today.
A quick stroll through time reveals that humans buying takeout is, in fact, ancient history dating back to the Romans and spreading at various paces and through various dishes around the world, until hitting warp speed in the Industrial Revolution.
Whether you call it carryout or to-go, click through to learn the fascinating history and surprising facts about takeout.
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