The demise of doggie bags: why restaurant leftovers are being left behind

When was the last time you took food home after a meal out? If it’s a been awhile, you’re not alone. But what about all that waste?

Name: Doggie bags.

Age: According to the Smithsonian magazine, about 85 years.

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Air India plane diverted after passengers clog toilets with bags and clothes

The plane's toilets broke down as they were clogged by plastic bags and clothes, "causing discomfort to all".
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When should you eat? Before, after — or even while — exercising?

If you’re about to go to the gym, should you eat something beforehand
ABC News - Mar. 8
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CBS Sports - Mar. 8
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The New York Times - 1d
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The New York Times - Mar. 8
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GameSpot - Mar. 11
Southwest Airlines will charge to check bags for the first time, launch basic economy tickets

It’s happening: Southwest Airlines will start charging passengers to check bags for the first time.
NBC News - Mar. 11
Believe in Elon Musk’s $1 trillion ‘waste and fraud’ jackpot when you see it

Musk is right about one thing: Absolutely no reasonable person should support waste or fraud in the federal government
MarketWatch - Mar. 12
In a swipe at Southwest, Frontier is offering free checked bags for a limited time

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The Hill - 1d

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