• k0e3@lemmy.ca
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    3 days ago

    It might be because ancient peoples weren’t stupid, but just less knowledgeable about how things work than the average, modern adult. There were likely very curious individuals who wanted to improve something they already had or try something completely different for the sake of trying. Didn’t you ever try mixing random food ingredients as a kid to see if it tastes good?