An Uncommon History Flashcards
What religious purpose has salt been used for?
Baptism.
Salt was placed on a babies lips.
Reference to Jesus calling his disciples the “salt of the earth.”
Besides foodstuff, what military use has salt been used for?
Weapon
Armies salted the earth to prevent their enemies from regrowing their crops.
What financial use has salt been used for?
Currency.
Where does the word “salary” come from?
Latin “salarium,” or “payment in salt.”
In what two ways is salt procured?
Mining
Evaporating seawater
How has salt made civilization possible?
Food preservation so it can travel distances.
Where did men’s cologne originate?
In the German town for which it is named
What purpose do attics in homes serve?
Mass of warm air kept at the top of the house.
The warm air above, helps to hold a homes temperature steady and comfortable.
What was the full name attributed to cologne?
Eau de cologne which translates to “water of Cologne”.
Who developed and sold cologne?
Italian Jean-Baptiste Farina
What is the practical purpose for waffles having the waffle pattern?
It provides nooks for toppings.
Where does the word cereal come from?
The word cereal derives from the name Ceres Roman Goddess of the harvest.
