January 15, 2025
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Where Was It Made?
Part I
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There is speculation that the ancient Egyptians did it first, but now evidence that beer existed 13,500 years ago has come to light. Beer is the third most popular beverage (drink) on earth – only water and tea are more frequently used to quench the human thirst. A suggestion that may or may not be…
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June 3, 2021 3 Comments
Safe and dependable matches were not commonly available until the second decade of the 20th century. Before that, people who needed fire had to use the flint and steel method of making fire or they had to find a way to “borrow” fire from a neighbor. “Striking a fire” was time-consuming and difficult. “Borrowing” was at best unreliable; what would you do it your “borrowed” fire went-out on your way home?