Who invented beer?
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God.
Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done. or "Drink. Get drunk. Fall over." - P O'H
Nagy Vilmos wrote:
God.
And circumcision. A very productive fellow.
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Yeah, but I didnt Wiki it. Its obvious beer was first brewed where cereals were first planted, and thats the Iraq/Iran region. Its like wine. You need grapes first.
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fat_boy wrote:
"Sumer (Sumerian: 𒆠𒂗𒂠 ki-en-ĝir15 "Land of the Lords of Brightness",[1][2] Akkadian: Šumeru; possibly Biblical Shinar) was a civilization and historical region in southern Mesopotamia, Iraq. It is the earliest known civilization in the world and is known as the Cradle of Civilization"
I was referring to that, not your original statement.
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Trollslayer wrote:
Meetings - where minutes are taken and hours are lost.
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There was a discussion on the Germans, French and the British below. My question (maybe controversial) - Who invented Beer? :)
Me, I'm dishonest. And a dishonest man you can always trust to be dishonest.
Honestly. It's the honest ones you want to watch out for...I did. Still testing, though. :)
If the Lord God Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon the Creation, I would have recommended something simpler. -- Alfonso the Wise, 13th Century King of Castile.
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Canadian (and American) beer is like sex in a canoe: f-ing close to water.
TechBearSeattle wrote:
Canadian (and American) beer is like sex in a canoe: f-ing close to water.
I just had to laugh at this!
Jeremy Falcon
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Canadian (and American) beer is like sex in a canoe: f-ing close to water.
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TechBearSeattle wrote:
Canadian (and American) beer is like sex in a canoe: f-ing close to water.
I just had to laugh at this!
Jeremy Falcon
Jeremy Falcon wrote:
I just had to laugh at this!
At least here on CP, your posts don't get flagged as spam! ;P
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I did. Still testing, though. :)
If the Lord God Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon the Creation, I would have recommended something simpler. -- Alfonso the Wise, 13th Century King of Castile.
This is going on my arrogant assumptions. You may have a superb reason why I'm completely wrong. -- Iain Clarke
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fat_boy wrote:
"Sumer (Sumerian: 𒆠𒂗𒂠 ki-en-ĝir15 "Land of the Lords of Brightness",[1][2] Akkadian: Šumeru; possibly Biblical Shinar) was a civilization and historical region in southern Mesopotamia, Iraq. It is the earliest known civilization in the world and is known as the Cradle of Civilization"
I was referring to that, not your original statement.
Ennis Ray Lynch, Jr. wrote:
Unpaid overtime is slavery.
Trollslayer wrote:
Meetings - where minutes are taken and hours are lost.
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Nagy Vilmos wrote:
God.
In Ireland they are taught that beer pre-dates god.
Regards, Nish
Nish’s thoughts on MFC, C++/CLI and .NET (my blog)
My latest book : C++/CLI in Action / Amazon.com linkThere's a lovelu hungarian nickname for beer - liquid bread.
Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done. or "Drink. Get drunk. Fall over." - P O'H
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Jeremy Falcon wrote:
I just had to laugh at this!
At least here on CP, your posts don't get flagged as spam! ;P
Regards, Nish
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My latest book : C++/CLI in Action / Amazon.com linkNishant Sivakumar wrote:
At least here on CP, your posts don't get flagged as spam!
:-D
Jeremy Falcon
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Canadian (and American) beer is like sex in a canoe: f-ing close to water.
TechBearSeattle wrote:
f-ing close to water.
Careful, pal. That's a trademarked phrase owned by Coors Lite. :)
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CPallini wrote:
Still testing
How's it going? :)
Me, I'm dishonest. And a dishonest man you can always trust to be dishonest.
Honestly. It's the honest ones you want to watch out for...:beer: gooooooooooooooooooooood :beer:
If the Lord God Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon the Creation, I would have recommended something simpler. -- Alfonso the Wise, 13th Century King of Castile.
This is going on my arrogant assumptions. You may have a superb reason why I'm completely wrong. -- Iain Clarke
[My articles] -
There was a discussion on the Germans, French and the British below. My question (maybe controversial) - Who invented Beer? :)
Me, I'm dishonest. And a dishonest man you can always trust to be dishonest.
Honestly. It's the honest ones you want to watch out for...Zaphod Beeblebrox.
Christopher Duncan
www.PracticalUSA.com
Author of The Career Programmer and Unite the Tribes
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On the first day, God created beer. On the second day.... sod it I'll have some more beer and do it later.
I always thought it was on the sixth day. On the seventh he needed to rest.
My postings are a natural product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance their individual character and beauty and are in no way to be considered flaws or defects.
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God.
Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done. or "Drink. Get drunk. Fall over." - P O'H
Yes, divine intervention is required.
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Zaphod Beeblebrox.
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www.PracticalUSA.com
Author of The Career Programmer and Unite the Tribes
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Wjousts wrote:
slightly misquoting here
Slightly??
Me, I'm dishonest. And a dishonest man you can always trust to be dishonest.
Honestly. It's the honest ones you want to watch out for... -
There was a discussion on the Germans, French and the British below. My question (maybe controversial) - Who invented Beer? :)
Me, I'm dishonest. And a dishonest man you can always trust to be dishonest.
Honestly. It's the honest ones you want to watch out for...Beer is mentioned in the Bible in a few places; it certainly pre-dates Germans, French, British (even Belgians and Czechs, those master brewers), etc.