A Ton of Ice in Beverages
If you order a soda at any restaurant in America, it’ll probably come with a ton of ice. It may seem strange for Americans to imagine any other way to get a beverage, but in other countries, there’s more drink in your cup than frozen water. The love of ice may date back to the 19th century, when ice was still considered a luxury item, but it’s anyone’s guess why the practice has preserved.