minus-squarecalebm@lemmy.worldtoToday I Learned@lemmy.world•TIL The ancient Romans created an artificial sweetener called "Sugar of Lead" by corroding lead in vinegar. It has a mildly sweet taste and also causes brain damagelinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up5·11 hours agoTomatoes are a New World plant. The ancient Romans didn’t think they were poisonous because they had no idea what a tomato was. linkfedilink
Tomatoes are a New World plant. The ancient Romans didn’t think they were poisonous because they had no idea what a tomato was.