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Thunderstorms and Sour Milk: A 19th Century Inquiry
This chapter investigates a historical letter from 1858 exploring the belief that thunderstorms could sour sweet milk. It recounts an amateur scientist's experiment with electricity and milk, analyzing the cultural context of dairy and its relationship with weather phenomena. The narrative reflects on how folk wisdom regarding milk curdling has evolved alongside scientific understanding and contemporary debates about dairy consumption.
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