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Asklemmy@lemmy.ml · 6 months ago

What ridiculous history fact is your favorite?

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What ridiculous history fact is your favorite?

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Asklemmy@lemmy.ml · 6 months ago

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How did they open cans before then?
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  Originally tin cans were large things meant for military campaigns, so they used a chisel or similar large stabby thing.
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  I actually don’t know. Presumably with a knife

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