2,400-year-old 'soup'

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2,400-year-old 'soup'

Postby M Paul Lloyd » Dec 15th, '10, 07:23

We used to have a name for bone soup........... we called it, glue! :o ;)

Chinese archaeologists have unearthed what they believe is a 2,400-year-old pot of soup, state media report.
The liquid and bones were in a sealed bronze cooking vessel dug up near the ancient capital of Xian - home to the country's famed terracotta warriors.
Tests are being carried out to identify the ingredients. An odourless liquid, believed to be wine, was also found.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11981666
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Re: 2,400-year-old 'soup'

Postby Healerman » Dec 15th, '10, 23:17

Soup and wine? :?

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Re: 2,400-year-old 'soup'

Postby M Paul Lloyd » Dec 15th, '10, 23:22

I bet they had more than just soup and wine on the go. Oh yes.Image
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Re: 2,400-year-old 'soup'

Postby Healerman » Dec 17th, '10, 22:35

You incorrigible old hippy, you. :lol:
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Re: 2,400-year-old 'soup'

Postby M Paul Lloyd » Dec 17th, '10, 23:39

Oh yes. I have many facets. ;)
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