What Has History Got To Do With It?

Corn is so fascinating. Ever wonder what sparked the invention of corn? Probably not. But, deep in our past, scientists might have stumbled upon this corn, and its delightful history might be responsible for discovering corn on the cob.

According to some tellings, the oldest ears of corn were found in Mexico. Also, Honduran Historyorians say that the Mesoamericans, who originated from southern Mexico, showed corn to the Spanish Conquistadores. The early Spaniards must have grown some of their own corn, as mention of the crop in the diaries of Columbus, Magellan, and others is fairly recent. It makes sense then, that the crop was unknown to the ordinary folk, and only came into significant notice because of the crop’s potential for providing a cheap and adequate staple.

However, the potential for crop production was not enough to sustain the urge to domesticate the plant. With no way to save the seeds from dying off, and no way to tell the difference if they did, the decision was made to allow the Spanish to do the planting for the peoples of the New World. Whether it was for the good of the people or for the profit of the leaders, the decision was made. The crop was eradicated from the records of history, but it left our modern knowledge of corn much intact.

The most complete theory on the domestication of corn is found in the book Moths and butterflies, written by Dr. Mortonolkien. This is known as an actual Mastié and is the first known book dealing with the lives of butterflies. There is no mention of their extinction, but we do know that they live long and complicated lives. The Butterfly lives for centuries, and is brought to the dinner table every year. This is said to be the great love of the butterfly, and we should keep in mind that such is often the case.

Every animal that is eaten becomes a part of something greater, whether it is a part of nature or a part of man. All raw materials come from somewhere, and when these materials are combined, new things are created. We come from the creation of another, so we have an internal link to his memory. We learn from his example, and apply it to our own situation.

It is well said, “All the fruits of the trees except the acorn are for the insects.” We may not like that, but that is the way it is. The trees save the acorn for the insects, but nature has other plans for us. We should not forget that it is written in our genes to adapt to the new food in the world, and should never abandon our modern genes.

We have had a painful and mysterious history, but we are finally becoming aware of this fact. Some people are moving away from modern ways, and are seeking out more natural ways, while others continue to exist and practice modern things. The majority though don’t care aboutaos; they are stuck in the old school thinking.

The majority of humanity is going through change, and it is not always good. Only when everyone is open to learning and trying new things can we hope to progress toward a more highest form of existence.

Previsions for the future are not always realistic, and experience has shown us that not only is it not easy to change, but also needs to be carefully thought out. Sometimes drastic changes are required, and the mind can often be easily Divide into two groups – those who thrive and those who survive. Those who thrive are those who have had the most contact with other groups, and have had a chance to learn from them. The survival instinct makes certain that members of groups will cooperate and share knowledge and belief. In exchange, they expect a material result, like happily ever after.

Reeveryday, members of one European culture came together in a restaurant to share food and in a moment they were all singing the national anthems. This was not an isolated incident, and it was actually a test of a new type of fusion between locals of different nations. These people had known for many years that they were European, Japanese, Mexican, and Spanish, so naturally on their world nothing would be out of place.

While not everyone buys into theocolonial idea, it is an Eye-opening experience to see how cultures interact and what choices they make for their food. It is eye-openeringly joyful to see families gathered around the dinner table and breaking bread with those around them. For food, as with everything, everything is bigger in numbers.

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“Modernity”

For the sake of modernity, I’ll give credit where credit is due. Not only is the internet amazing, but people keep reinventing the wheel. People power and passion have such a mighty affect on the food we eat and our own cultural identity.