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The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

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The Evolution of Canning: From Necessity to Novelty

This chapter explores the history of food preservation through canning, beginning with Nicolas Appert's pioneering methods during Napoleon's era. It highlights major milestones, the transition from military use to middle-class appeal, and the challenges faced by early canning pioneers. The narrative also includes personal anecdotes about the evolution of can openers and the humorous struggles of opening early cans.

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