Jennifer 8. Lee: Perché 1,5 miliardi di persone mangiano con le bacchette

Perché 1,5 miliardi di persone mangiano con le bacchette

L'autrice Jennifer 8. Lee spiega come le bacchette si sono diffuse dall'Oriente all'Occidente  e come sono state progettate per il boccone perfetto.

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