
Tacos started as practical handheld food and somehow became a topic people argue about with surprising intensity. In this episode, we go through the history of tacos, how they spread beyond Mexico, the regional styles that people defend like sports teams, and why a tortilla filled with meat turned into an entire personality category. There’s history, migration, street food culture, fast food adaptations, and at least a few moments where melted cheese complicated everything more than necessary. It’s steady and consistent, with no whispering and no sudden changes, just enough to give your mind something to follow as you wind down. Happy sleeping! — Ad-free episodes: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/Have a topic in mind? https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/request-a-topic Read with permission from Taco, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taco), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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