
99% Invisible A Sweet Surprise Awaits You
Sep 23, 2015
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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1 2 3 4 5
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Adoption and Modification of Chinese Food in America
02:00 • 2min
The History and Origins of Fortune Cookies
03:32 • 6min
The Transformation of Fortune Cookies and Japanese American Life
09:16 • 4min
Acknowledgements, Book Recommendation, Endorsement, and Ad Spots
13:45 • 3min
