“Historians believe the practice of drinking coffee originated in Ethiopia and slowly spread to the Middle East and Europe, becoming popular around the 15th century. Before then, some cultures relied on the brew not as a beverage, but as a cleanser. Around the 10th century, physicians and botanists in the Middle East began writing in Arabic about “bunk,” a compound similar to modern brewed coffee that could be used for handwashing. Surviving texts from the time credited bunk with removing strong odors from hands without drying out the skin, and recipes for the substance sometimes included spices such as cloves, cinnamon, and fruit peels. Bunk also may have been incorporated into other products, like body oils and perfumed powders. However, little is known about the compound. It appears the practice fell out of popularity as coffee became valued less for its odor-eliminating properties and more for the same thing modern consumers appreciate: that caffeinating buzz.”
So does this mean people might be drinking Tide with breakfast in the future? Were the people eating Tide Pods just ahead of their time?
Teh best thing I’ve seen today -- not sure if he’s heading towards the Dark Side, but he’s at least seeing things a bit more clearly today and pissed about it.
A blessed Sabbath, Gerbil Nation!
I hope the cats appreciate the gesture.
Off to church. BBL.
When they take over, they may let him live to serve them. They are loyal that way.
Good morning, Mac, and Paddy.
Ran across this in an article.
“Historians believe the practice of drinking coffee originated in Ethiopia and slowly spread to the Middle East and Europe, becoming popular around the 15th century. Before then, some cultures relied on the brew not as a beverage, but as a cleanser. Around the 10th century, physicians and botanists in the Middle East began writing in Arabic about “bunk,” a compound similar to modern brewed coffee that could be used for handwashing. Surviving texts from the time credited bunk with removing strong odors from hands without drying out the skin, and recipes for the substance sometimes included spices such as cloves, cinnamon, and fruit peels. Bunk also may have been incorporated into other products, like body oils and perfumed powders. However, little is known about the compound. It appears the practice fell out of popularity as coffee became valued less for its odor-eliminating properties and more for the same thing modern consumers appreciate: that caffeinating buzz.”
So does this mean people might be drinking Tide with breakfast in the future? Were the people eating Tide Pods just ahead of their time?
Hmmmm. Perhaps.
My choir Christmas concert is this afternoon. So is Mrs. Paddy’s. I guess we won’t be hearing each other sing. Oh well. Wish us luck.
Good luck -- I’m envious as I can’t sing a tune to save my life.
Teh best thing I’ve seen today -- not sure if he’s heading towards the Dark Side, but he’s at least seeing things a bit more clearly today and pissed about it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXFLUe-ANJA