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| Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius (Photo by Qfl247) |
Back in ancient times, Mickey D’s might just as well have been Mickey P’s. That’s certainly a lot easier to pronounce than “thermopolium.”
One such fast-food site was recently unearthed from the ruins of Pompeii. Customers back then could choose from a variety of hot-food vessels, reminiscent of today’s buffet containers. Counters were decorated with brightly-colored images, similar to modern advertising ploys.
Do we know what was being served on that fatal day? We sure do. Remnants of ducks, “goats, pigs, fish… snails [and] fava beans” hint at shattered lives.
Resources
https://oklahoman.com/article/5679171/dig-of-pompeii-fast-food-place-reveals-tastes
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