2006-12-20 01:57:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
cave men probably... but....
From the derivation of the word the earliest northern European spoon would seem to have been a chip or splinter of wood; Greek references point to the early and natural use of shells, such as those that are still used by primitive peoples. Preserved examples of various forms of spoons used by the ancient Egyptians include those composed of ivory, flint, slate and wood; many of them carved with the religious symbols. The spoons of the Greeks and Romans were chiefly made of bronze and silver and the handle usually takes the form of a spike or pointed stem. There are many examples in the British Museum from which the forms of the various types can be ascertained, the chief points of difference being found in the junction of the bowl with the handle.
2006-12-20 02:09:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask Steaphen Fry he wil get his little QI Elves to find out
i hear they use this site
2006-12-20 23:00:47 · answer #2 · answered by Michael D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Damn geniuses I have no idea, sorry! Who would have known we couldnt eat soup with a fork!
2006-12-20 01:59:35 · answer #3 · answered by queenbee0687 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This question has already been asked here
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20060920125702AAJKiJK
2006-12-20 02:14:07 · answer #4 · answered by Meemee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋