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What was the main idea behind Woodland leaving graduate school in 1948?
What was the main idea behind Woodland leaving graduate school in 1948?
Which technology inspired Woodland's solution to the checkout dilemma?
Which technology inspired Woodland's solution to the checkout dilemma?
What technology did Woodland and Silver lack to fully realize their barcode invention?
What technology did Woodland and Silver lack to fully realize their barcode invention?
How was the prototype barcode reader described that Woodland had in his home?
How was the prototype barcode reader described that Woodland had in his home?
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When was Woodland and Silver's patent for the barcode system finally granted?
When was Woodland and Silver's patent for the barcode system finally granted?
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Why was Woodland and Silver's barcode system considered ahead of its time?
Why was Woodland and Silver's barcode system considered ahead of its time?
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What is the author's main source of pleasure when it comes to reading?
What is the author's main source of pleasure when it comes to reading?
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During the author's visit to Italy, what was listed on a supplementary sheet of paper handed to them?
During the author's visit to Italy, what was listed on a supplementary sheet of paper handed to them?
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Where did the author experience the joy of reading both a regular menu and a supplementary sheet?
Where did the author experience the joy of reading both a regular menu and a supplementary sheet?
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What ingredients were mentioned in the phrase 'risotto al nero di seppia, burrata e ricci di mare'?
What ingredients were mentioned in the phrase 'risotto al nero di seppia, burrata e ricci di mare'?
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'Paccheri pestati cunzati con gamberi, pistacchi e bisque' mentions which seafood ingredient?
'Paccheri pestati cunzati con gamberi, pistacchi e bisque' mentions which seafood ingredient?
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What setting made the author feel like a character in a book during their meal in Italy?
What setting made the author feel like a character in a book during their meal in Italy?
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What technology helped to decipher the information from the coded vertical lines?
What technology helped to decipher the information from the coded vertical lines?
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Which mass merchandiser was the first to adopt the UPC, leading to its success?
Which mass merchandiser was the first to adopt the UPC, leading to its success?
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In which industry did the bar code technology take off in the 1980s?
In which industry did the bar code technology take off in the 1980s?
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What did Fortune magazine estimate in 2004 about the usage of bar codes in the top 500 U.S. companies?
What did Fortune magazine estimate in 2004 about the usage of bar codes in the top 500 U.S. companies?
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What was the primary inspiration behind supermarkets seeking technology like the bar code?
What was the primary inspiration behind supermarkets seeking technology like the bar code?
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How has the bar code technology transformed market research and production lines?
How has the bar code technology transformed market research and production lines?
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What is one of the main themes explored by the research group at the University of Augsburg?
What is one of the main themes explored by the research group at the University of Augsburg?
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Why did the passenger pigeon go extinct in the early twentieth century?
Why did the passenger pigeon go extinct in the early twentieth century?
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What was the role of Delmonico's Restaurant in New York City in relation to the passenger pigeon?
What was the role of Delmonico's Restaurant in New York City in relation to the passenger pigeon?
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What was the purpose of printing a 'ladies' menu' without prices in history?
What was the purpose of printing a 'ladies' menu' without prices in history?
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How did menus contribute to a perception of abundance despite ecological consequences according to the passage?
How did menus contribute to a perception of abundance despite ecological consequences according to the passage?
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What potential impact did not printing prices on the 'ladies' menu' have according to the passage?
What potential impact did not printing prices on the 'ladies' menu' have according to the passage?
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What is the main reason QR code menus are considered deeply unpopular?
What is the main reason QR code menus are considered deeply unpopular?
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What is the significance of the menu collection at the New York Public Library?
What is the significance of the menu collection at the New York Public Library?
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What is one example of a drink that was priced at $0.13 back in 1856?
What is one example of a drink that was priced at $0.13 back in 1856?
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In terms of current value, how much would a porterhouse steak with sides for $0.50 in 1856 be worth today?
In terms of current value, how much would a porterhouse steak with sides for $0.50 in 1856 be worth today?
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According to writer L.Sasha Gora, why are historical menus important?
According to writer L.Sasha Gora, why are historical menus important?
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What is one potential advantage of physical menus compared to QR code menus?
What is one potential advantage of physical menus compared to QR code menus?
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