The oldest mugs discovered by archeologists date back to the Neolithic Stone Age, some 10,000 years B.C. These drinking vessels, found in China and Japan, were durable yet lacked handles. Eventually, bone and wood gave way to pottery and handles came about. What was the first mug? 10000 BCE. The earliest mugs date back to … Read more
ear. There is a proverb in English (and many other languages no doubt) that “little pitchers have big ears”. cup handle is what it’s called. I recently dropped a cup and broke its handle. Calling it ear, you might be understood, but calling it handle there’s no risk of being misunderstood. What do you call … Read more
After months of uncertainty that followed the February announcement that it was closing 4 of its 8 brewery locations, influential West Coast brewers modern times have confirmed that the brand is almost certainly headed toward a sale in the near future , which could threaten the continued existence of the brand. Did Modern Times go … Read more