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Feeling Thirsty: What Was The First Beverage? (Video)
The history of beverages reveals a fascinating evolution from our earliest days when humans primarily consumed water. Despite the modern variety of drinks, milk and beer stand out as two of the oldest beverages, each offering insights into early human culture and survival strategies.
Ancient People Drank Milk Even Though They Were All Lactose Intolerant
Sip Like a Sumerian: Ancient Beer Recipe Recreated from Millennia-Old Cuneiform Tablets
Milk, believed to be at least 6,000 years old, was a crucial source of nutrition, especially in less sunny climates where vitamin D was scarce. Evidence from ancient skeletons, including the presence of milk proteins in dental plaque, suggests that early humans relied on milk for its nutritional benefits, potentially extending their lifespans.
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