2006-10-11 13:24:01 · 4 answers · asked by yehudah_w 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
Conventionally we say that we eat three times a day, but actually we're eating hell lot than that...
Breakfast
Second breakfast
Elevenses
Brunch
Tiffin
Lunch
Tea
Dinner
Supper
Dessert
Snack
Don't we often do that?
2006-10-15 04:49:34 · answer #1 · answered by Ω Nookey™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it occured as civilization began. When things had to be done in order. People had to work and the time had to be spent wisely. So, three square meals would be enough for man to sustain himself and spend the a specific time of the day working.
2006-10-11 14:06:30 · answer #2 · answered by jet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because people get hungry and need to eat more than once.
2006-10-11 13:31:38 · answer #3 · answered by littleblondemohawk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
monastic practices
monkswould eat at specific times of the day....
2006-10-11 13:41:11 · answer #4 · answered by Gemelli2 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋