d_squared431 0 #1 July 29, 2010 certain food items,drinks etc originated? For example: Most people think the coffee is originally from columbia due to that guy Juan valdez. But it really was the Ethiopian ancestors of today's Oromo people were believed to be the first to enjoy a little pick me upper. The "story involves a goat-herd, Kaldi, who, noticing the energizing effects when his flock nibbled on the bright red berries of a certain bush, chewed on the fruit himself. His exhilaration prompted him to bring the berries to a Muslim holy man in a nearby monastery. But the holy man disapproved of their use and threw them into the fire, from which an enticing aroma billowed. The roasted beans were quickly raked from the embers, ground up, and dissolved in hot water, yielding the world's first cup of coffee." I am a little bored at work today...TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzthieve 0 #2 July 29, 2010 Yesterday I was eating lasagne and I wondered where pasta came from. I always thought it originated from Italy while in fact it was the Arabs that brought it in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverkeith 1 #3 July 29, 2010 No. And I will thank you not to fill my head with useless trivial bullshit. I don't have that much room to begin with.Blue skies, Keith Medlock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southern_Man 0 #4 July 29, 2010 As a coffee aficionado w/ some ties to Ethiopia, I already knew that story. It is probably lost to history but it was a brave person who came up w/ and first sampled yogurt."What if there were no hypothetical questions?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kasch 0 #5 July 29, 2010 This is my new favorite thread. Great useless facts, thank you both. Keep them coming!Sex with sith is like sex with a stripper. A lot of flashing lights and waving of glowing sabers, but in the end you end up with something dark and wrinkely. DPH# "-13" TSK# "-13" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #6 July 29, 2010 While the story on coffee is interesting, I am really wondering how the Brits managed to come up with "spotted dick." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #7 July 29, 2010 Quote No. And I will thank you not to fill my head with useless trivial bullshit. I don't have that much room to begin with. Well obviously you did not have any coffee today Mr cranky pants. I think SC is right up your alley for today. They never have trivial facts or tid bits in there.... TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kasch 0 #8 July 29, 2010 Hm I just found out that saurkraut isn't really German. I was first made by the Chinese slaves who built the Great Wall then brought to Europe much laterSex with sith is like sex with a stripper. A lot of flashing lights and waving of glowing sabers, but in the end you end up with something dark and wrinkely. DPH# "-13" TSK# "-13" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #9 July 29, 2010 Mozzarella was first made in Italy near Naples from the rich milk of water buffalos.Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #10 July 29, 2010 Quote Mozzarella was first made in Italy near Naples from the rich milk of water buffalos. I surprised you didnt post the history of confetti...I looked it up...not intersting enough to post. Then I looked up history of glitter since skymama loves that so much, again not very intersting. So toilet paper was next on my list...Now I am wonder how many sheets of toilet paper a single person uses in their life time.TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kasch 0 #11 July 29, 2010 QuoteSo toilet paper was next on my list...Now I am wonder how many sheets of toilet paper a single person uses in their life time. http://joshmadison.com/article/toilet-paper-usage-analysis/ not exactly a wide spread study but....Sex with sith is like sex with a stripper. A lot of flashing lights and waving of glowing sabers, but in the end you end up with something dark and wrinkely. DPH# "-13" TSK# "-13" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #12 July 29, 2010 Quote While the story on coffee is interesting, I am really wondering how the Brits managed to come up with "spotted dick." Generally from putting it where you shouldn't (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #13 July 29, 2010 Quote Quote So toilet paper was next on my list...Now I am wonder how many sheets of toilet paper a single person uses in their life time. http://joshmadison.com/article/toilet-paper-usage-analysis/ Edited cause I should have clicked your post first....TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amstalder 0 #14 July 29, 2010 Quote Quote Mozzarella was first made in Italy near Naples from the rich milk of water buffalos. I surprised you didnt post the history of confetti...I looked it up...not intersting enough to post. Then I looked up history of glitter since skymama loves that so much, again not very intersting. So toilet paper was next on my list...Now I am wonder how many sheets of toilet paper a single person uses in their life time. I was thinking aout toilet paper yesterday! Like when did it come about and what did they use before it?? Ps- I use gobs of TP, way more than I need Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #15 July 29, 2010 QuoteWhile the story on coffee is interesting, I am really wondering how the Brits managed to come up with "spotted dick." Herpes"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #16 July 29, 2010 Quote Quote While the story on coffee is interesting, I am really wondering how the Brits managed to come up with "spotted dick." Herpes This made me want to look for the history of the Condom. This is one thing I think everyone should read up on. History of the CondomTPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeflyChile 0 #17 July 29, 2010 Steaks usually originate from cows. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kasch 0 #18 July 29, 2010 QuoteSteaks usually originate from cows. I don't believe it.Sex with sith is like sex with a stripper. A lot of flashing lights and waving of glowing sabers, but in the end you end up with something dark and wrinkely. DPH# "-13" TSK# "-13" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southern_Man 0 #19 July 29, 2010 Quote I was thinking aout toilet paper yesterday! Like when did it come about and what did they use before it?? Ps- I use gobs of TP, way more than I need There are a lot of places in the world that don't use it now. The Middle East is the only one I've been to. They use a hand and water."What if there were no hypothetical questions?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david3 0 #20 July 29, 2010 Mmmm... Luwak coffee http://www.davebarry.com/misccol/decaf.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kasch 0 #21 July 29, 2010 QuoteThere are a lot of places in the world that don't use it now. The Middle East is the only one I've been to. They use a hand and water. That sounds rather messySex with sith is like sex with a stripper. A lot of flashing lights and waving of glowing sabers, but in the end you end up with something dark and wrinkely. DPH# "-13" TSK# "-13" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #22 July 29, 2010 And the greatest of all Gift - BEER. Where did Beer Come from? My favorite Story about where Beer came from says it originated in Egypt around the time the pyramids were being built. With Tens of thousands of Slaves to feed, It seems that the Eqyptians started watering down the Bread more and More. The Watery Bread was left to ferment in the Hot Sun.. Eventually that slaves really started liking it. And Beer was Born. (I know it is most likely not true but it makes a great story) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #23 July 29, 2010 Quote Mmmm... Luwak coffee http://www.davebarry.com/misccol/decaf.htm First time I heard of that coffee was in the movie "the Bucket list" TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #24 July 29, 2010 Quote And the greatest of all Gift - BEER. Where did Beer Come from? My favorite Story about where Beer came from says it originated in Egypt around the time the pyramids were being built. With Tens of thousands of Slaves to feed, It seems that the Eqyptians started watering down the Bread more and More. The Watery Bread was left to ferment in the Hot Sun.. Eventually that slaves really started liking it. And Beer was Born. (I know it is most likely not true but it makes a great story) I like that story....TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iopenhi 0 #25 July 29, 2010 Quote certain food items,drinks etc originated? The "story involves a goat-herd, Kaldi... Damn, I thought this was gonna be a Popsjumper thread.You can't make chicken salad out of chicken manure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
