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In colonial America, lobster was an undesirable food fed to prisoners. |
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| Some stories about lobster's pauper past — such as that prisoners were punished by being fed lobster every day — have most likely been exaggerated over time. Rules were reportedly put in place to prevent inmates from receiving regular servings, while servants were said to write lobster limits into their contracts. But it's certainly true that for nearly two centuries, lobster was anything but a luxury. Its reputation didn't really begin to change until the 19th century, when improved transportation allowed fresh lobster to reach inland diners — many of whom, by the late 1800s, enjoyed vacationing in New England and saw the seafood as a rare treat. As demand grew, so did prices, and with better cooking techniques in the 20th century, lobster transformed from a lowly sea pest to a food fit for a king. | |
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People once rented pineapples for their homes. | |||||||||
| In Europe between the 16th and 19th centuries, the pineapple wasn't just a fruit — it was a symbol of status and wealth. The tropical fruit was laboriously imported from the Caribbean, meaning pineapples were not only rare but also came with a price equivalent to thousands of dollars today. Naturally, many people couldn't afford to buy one outright — but they could rent one. Pineapple-rental shops were common throughout the era, enabling people outside the upper class to possess one for a short period of time. The fruit was most commonly used as a centerpiece on dinner tables but was also carried around as a coveted accessory; often, the same fruit was used several times until it began to rot. The trend eventually faded as pineapples became more widely available in the 19th century, but for a time, simply having one on display was enough to impress. | |||||||||
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