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21 Dec 12
22 Dec 12
Originally posted by kevcvs57They didn't always have knives and forks.
I just do not get the chopstick thing, a fork is simply a more efficient tool for the job.
Did you know that the tin can was in existence for over 40 years
before they invented the can opener?
Patent of the tin can in Britain 1810.
Tin can opener 1855.
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22 Dec 12
Originally posted by johnnylongwoodyStill use their hands in he south of India... ask for a fork and they look at you like you've asked them if their daughter can model a bikini for you.
They didn't always have knives and forks.
Did you know that the tin can was in existence for over 40 years
before they invented the can opener?
Patent of the tin can in Britain 1810.
Tin can opener 1855.
22 Dec 12
Originally posted by Trev33They open cans with their bare hands? And who would open a can with a fork?
Still use their hands in he south of India... ask for a fork and they look at you like you've asked them if their daughter can model a bikini for you.
Been hitting the sauce early hey Trevie?
22 Dec 12
Originally posted by ChessPraxisIf you take the M50 highway out of Dublin and head south east,
Yeah, here's a can of sauce, open it up Sandib. 😕
you come to a small town called Bray in County Wicklow.
In the main street of this town is a Chinese restaurant and the name of it is
SOON FAT.
I kid you not. That is what the sign says over the door.
22 Dec 12
Originally posted by johnnylongwoody"Did you know that the tin can was in existence for over 40 years
They didn't always have knives and forks.
Did you know that the tin can was in existence for over 40 years
before they invented the can opener?
Patent of the tin can in Britain 1810.
Tin can opener 1855.
before they invented the can opener?"
They had to invent the can opener, there was no room left in the kitchen cupboards.
Of course the Tin can was originally developed as a very small kettle drum for use in conjunction with chopsticks."