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gdfasfklshg··on A History of Individually Wrapped Cheese Slices (1979) [pdf]
This is potentially true. As far as I can see from the article this is only achieved by the use of preservatives. I wonder if similar results in limiting spoilage could be achieved using different preservatives without the wrapping?
gdfasfklshg··on A History of Individually Wrapped Cheese Slices (1979) [pdf]
Given the problems with plastic waste how can anyone justify individually wrapped cheese slices? (Constructive answers only please. I am genuinely interested in seeing if there are any arguments in favour.)
gdfasfklshg··on Consumer DNA tests revealing misattributed parentage
Adoption is one thing. Paternity fraud is another. Many men do not want to raise children that are not biologically theirs. The current system in France (and in many US states) forces men to raise or pay child support for children that are not biologically theirs. In some cases this even prevents men from being able to have or raise properly children of their own.
gdfasfklshg··on Consumer DNA tests revealing misattributed parentage
It was between 1 in 10 to 1 in 20 prior to DNA testing.