The Intriguing History of Canned Food

This chapter explores the fascinating history of canned food, from the presence of parasites in salmon to the origins of tin canning and can openers. It discusses the complex cycle of parasites involving krill, salmon, and marine mammals, the competition to preserve food for Napoleon's armies, and the failed invention of chairs exploding due to bacterial gases. The narrative follows the journey of pioneering figures like Brian Donkin, the invention of the electric can opener, and amusing anecdotes surrounding canned sardines.