20th century: a two-minute lunch
In the 1920s, returning First World War soldiers brought to the United States what’s widely considered the most addictive side dish of all time. In Japan, businessman Momofuku Ando created a quick and practical lunch for office workers.
We don’t know about you, but our lives would certainly be sadder without French fries and instant noodles. Depending on who you ask, the modern hamburger is also thought to have been invented in the 20th century.