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To: SunkenCiv

Yet they did not invent soap.


3 posted on 08/17/2021 8:13:41 PM PDT by Deaf Smith (When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be ta.ken that's for sure.)
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To: Deaf Smith

Look at technology in Roman Britain and Alfred not close to equal


5 posted on 08/17/2021 8:27:45 PM PDT by genghis
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To: Deaf Smith

Tallow and other fats used to make soap were more valuable to the public than gold. Using those fats for soap was the same as pouring them out with the chamber pot contents.


6 posted on 08/17/2021 8:34:14 PM PDT by blackdog (Sophisticated so public policy is not applicable. )
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To: Deaf Smith

Meaning soap was not a good use of precious raw materials.


7 posted on 08/17/2021 8:35:32 PM PDT by blackdog (Sophisticated so public policy is not applicable. )
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To: Deaf Smith
Yet they did not invent soap.

No need, they already had it.

Sort of like complaining that this generation did not invent paper.

8 posted on 08/17/2021 8:40:05 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (I refuse to be afraid. I refuse to bow. I refuse to take any job I do not wish to. So BUZZ OFF!)
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To: Deaf Smith

.... or toothbrushes..................


18 posted on 08/18/2021 5:36:37 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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