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The podcast explores the unusual event of multiple second-place winners in a Powerball drawing who had all chosen their numbers from fortune cookies. It discusses the adoption and modification of Chinese food in America, the history and origins of fortune cookies, and the transformation of fortune cookies and Japanese American life. The episode also includes acknowledgements, a book recommendation, and ad spots for Squarespace and Article outdoor furniture.
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- Fortune cookies have become a significant aspect of American culture as demonstrated by the 110 second-place Powerball winners in 2005 who all got their numbers from fortune cookies.
- Chinese food in America has been heavily influenced by American tastes, with early Chinese immigrants creating dishes like chop suey to cater to American preferences.
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Powerball fortune cookie mystery
In 2005, there were 110 second place winners in the Powerball lottery who all got their numbers from fortune cookies. This highlights the influence and pervasiveness of fortune cookies as an American ritual.
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