Journalist Jennifer 8. Lee delves into the intriguing history of fortune cookies, tracing their journey from Japan to America. The podcast uncovers the surprising origins of this iconic treat and explores the cultural fusion in American cuisine, highlighting the role of Chinese immigrants. A fun and informative episode that reveals the fascinating evolution of fortune cookies.

Fred Benenson, a former VP of Data at Kickstarter renowned for the 'Emoji Dick' project, and Jennifer 8. Lee, a former New York Times reporter and Unicode emoji subcommittee member instrumental in the dumpling emoji, delve into the fascinating world of emoji. They discuss the evolution of emoji as a communication tool, the politics behind emoji representation, and the surprising journey of translating Moby Dick into emojis. The conversation reveals the balance between creativity and standardization in digital language and uncovers broader implications for emotional expression in our texts.