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The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

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Canning: Innovation Born from Necessity

This chapter delves into the historical significance of canning as a food preservation method, tracing its origins to military needs during Napoleon's era. It highlights the irony of its development prior to the invention of the can opener and connects technological advancements in food preservation with the demands of warfare.

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