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“Dig a trench through a landfill and you will see layers of phone books like geographical strata or layers of cake.... During a recent landfill dig in Phoenix, I found newspapers dating from 1952 that looked so fresh you might read one over breakfast.”

Quote by William Rathje

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William Rathje was an American archaeologist known for his groundbreaking research on waste. His work challenged traditional archaeological methods and revealed the historical patterns of human consumption and urban development. more

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