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Why Was Edible Oil So Precious in Ancient Times, Yet Could Ordinary People Afford Youtiao Fried in Oil?
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为什么古代的食用油那么珍贵，老百姓们还能吃得起炸油条？
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Youtiao are long strips of deep-fried dough commonly eaten for breakfast in China.
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First recorded Oct 31, 2026, 2:02 PM CST · latest Oct 31, 2026, 2:02 PM CST. Ranks reflect attention on each platform.
| Day | Platform | Best rank | Last rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-31 | Zhihu Hot List | #9 | #9 |