Post * OopoX — Curious Curator

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TIL Ordering and eating food in courses is called Russian service or Service a la Russe. As it was introduced to France in 1810 by the Russian ambassador. Prior to this 'French service' was the norm in most countries with all food being placed on the table and diners serving themselves

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je4X TIL Ancient Romans would shower daily, until the rise of Christianity, which made good hygiene a religious taboo

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