The strange history and surprising facts behind takeout food
Pompeii - The ruins of the Roman city of Pompeii, in Italy, are dotted with over 200 early takeout counters, called thermopolia.
Takeout in medieval Europe - Street vendors in medieval London sold hot meat pies, geese, sheep's feet.
Lunch delivery in India since the 19th century - During the late 19th century in India, a man named Mahadeo Havaji Bachche found that laborers in the city of Bombay.
Takeout for travel - Until the mid-20th century, the most common places to find takeout in the US.
Early food delivery in Korea - In Korea, delivery services trace back to the 18th century.
Aztec Empire - Takeout was also readily available within the Aztec Empire.
China from the 10th century - In 10th- and 11th-century China, cities such as Kaifeng.
The first pizza delivery - The first ever pizza delivery is said to have happened in 1889.
Aztec Empire - Takeout was also readily available within the Aztec Empire.
Delivery in 14th-century France - The wealthy also enjoyed takeout, but they much preferred delivery.