Egg carton
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An egg carton is a container, usually made from low grade cardboard, designed for carrying and transporting eggs.
Egg shells are normally thin and easily crackable. To avoid any loss, egg producers (the farmers, not the chickens) need ways to maintian the integrety of their eggs. Egg cartons fullfil this role by ensureing that the eggs can be easily stored, carried, and transported, often times accross large distances. A commercial egg carton will normally hold 6, 12, 18 or 24 eggs in separate compartments, depending on the size and desired egg-carrying capacity.
Due to their shape and compesition, egg cartons can act as sound dampeners, and have been used as a cheap alternative to insulation in music recording studios.
