The fortune cookie, that ubiquitous ending to a meal at Chinese restaurant, has traveled a long way from its origins — in Japan. Long thought…
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In late 1848, when gold seekers flock to California from around the world, some European miners bring with them a thick paste of flour and…
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On June 17, 1930, federal law changes to allow the patenting of new varieties of plants. The Plant Patent Act of 1930 Is created to…
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Newlyweds Harry and Esther Snyder open the first In-N-Out burger stand on October 22, 1948. It’s California’s first drive-thru restaurant. The Baldwin Park site at…
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