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When did furniture first appear?

Furniture refers to those objects on which people sit, sleep or eat. Therefore, the wolf skin on which the primitive man slept in his cave can be called his furniture. When man made the first crude box in which he kept his bone tools, he made the first cupboard.

The first information about furniture in the modern sense, we find in the history of ancient Egypt. At least 4000 years ago, the Egyptians used chairs, tables, stools, chests. Some of the chairs they made had high backs and armrests, and were decorated with carvings of animals. They also had simple square stools, which folded legs, like modern camping chairs. Egyptian beds were just a frame, sometimes very low. The Egyptians did not use pillows. Instead of them, they put rollers made of wood and ivory under their heads.

The Babylonians and Assyrians also had rather elaborate furniture. Kings and queens rested on high couches, used footstools or sat on high chairs, and ate from high racks and tables. The situation among the Greeks was very simple. In their houses there were only a bed, chairs and light tables for eating. While eating, the men reclined on low couches, and the women sat on chairs. Their beds, or beds, resembled those of Egypt.

The Romans adopted the customs of the Greeks. But they liked to decorate their houses with different things, and therefore they needed more furniture. They came up with cabinets in which they put extra things. They used carved, painted chests. The tables of the Romans got off with decorations made of metal, ivory and stone.

Author: Likum A.

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Honey is one of the most amazing products of nature. It has been used by man since ancient times, when it was the only source of sugar. In the old days, honey was used for medicinal purposes: alcoholic beverages were made from it, used in a mixture with wine. In Egypt, honey was one of the embalming agents for mummification.

In ancient India, honey served as a preservative to preserve fruit and was also used in cooking. Honey is mentioned in the Bible, in the Koran, in the works of ancient Greek authors. Therefore, as we can see, the use of honey goes far back in history.

Currently, honey finds a variety of uses. It imparts flavor to food, fruits, sweets and confectionery. It is also used in ice cream, for medical purposes, for feeding young children. For athletes, it serves as a source of energy.

Honey has disinfectant properties, and therefore it is used in the treatment of wounds and cuts. Honey is used in hand salves, cigarettes, antifreeze, and even golf balls!

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