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To: JoeProBono

Oh, I kinda think olive oil predates bacon grease.


15 posted on 05/30/2009 10:49:29 PM PDT by mamelukesabre (Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum (If you want peace prepare for war))
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To: mamelukesabre

Oh, I kinda think olive oil predates bacon grease.

In fact, probably not.
The cultural anthro types think that one of mans earliest inventions is something we take for granted today and don’t think much about.

Soap.

Soap. Derived from where the fat of the animal on the fire mixed with the ashes of the fire, and the astute cavemen realized it was good for cleaning stuff.


22 posted on 05/30/2009 10:56:50 PM PDT by djf (Man up!! Don't be a FReeloader!! Make a donation today!)
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