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    When were oysters first eaten as far as we can tell?

    Question #54066. Asked by infiniti. (Jan 15 05 5:42 AM)


    shady shaker

    		The Romans were cultivating oysters over two thousand years ago, and were the first to do so, according to one website. Another site claims that the Chinese started the practice.

    Jan 15 05, 6:45 AM
    griffinj

    		These sites say oysters have been eaten since Neolithic times.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spondylidae
    http://www.globalgourmet.com/food/egg/egg0298/oysters.html
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/scottishhistory/ancient/features_ancient_skarabrae.shtml

    The Romans sent slaves to the English Channel. http://www.maestrosvp.com/EN/history.html

    The ancient Chinese were the first to farm oysters in ponds. http://www.soupsong.com/foyster.html

    Jan 15 05, 7:04 AM

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