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92. My Dad Delivered Milk To The Supermarkets

Thu Sep 18, 2025, 09:00 PM

Sep 2025

When they went from glass bottles to paper cartons he thought it was heaven.
Every stack of cases weighed 35# less, and there were no empties to put back into the truck.
Paper cartons were a very fine innovation and never should have gone away.
I think they should return for milk, juices, detergent, fabric softener, even pop. Get rid of all that plastic!

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What in your mind is the worst invention ever [View all] malaise Sep 2025 OP

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