The Wildest Myths Viewers Have Been Led to Believe by Movies & Media

Myth #15 – Fortune Cookies are Chinese

Fortune cookies are actually originally from Japan, and rarely ever eaten in China. The Japanese introduced them to the US even though they are now associated with Chinese food and culture.

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The More You Know

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