Curiosities
Origin of the toothbrush
In 1780, William Addis, imprisoned in Newgate, England, devised and manufactured the first modern toothbrush using a bone and bristles. After his release,
27/05/2024
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18th century
Gastronomy
The origin of the word “sandwich”
The word “sandwich” has its origins in the 18th century, when John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, ordered meat between two slices of bread.
15/04/2024
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