Who was famed for his tablecloth being fireproof?

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Who was famed for his tablecloth being fireproof?

2007-01-31 12:03:17 · 2 answers · asked by monkeymanelvis 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

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Charlemagne

2007-01-31 12:10:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

Think it was a napkin actually. Evidence suggests* that the Chinese first initiated the practice of weaving asbestos fibres into cloth which is indestructible to fire. It's great as a shroud for cremations too-keeps the revered ashes separate from the other gross burned waste on the pyre. Points to extensive trade between China and Europe long before Marco Polo via the 'silk route'

2007-01-31 16:34:13 · answer #2 · answered by troothskr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋