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Curious Question: Why was the tomato considered to be poisonous? — Country Life

Martin Fone takes a look at one of our mealtime staples, from its first introduction into Europe in the early 16th century as an exotic…

Apr 2, 2022

Curious Question: Why was the tomato considered to be poisonous? — Country Life

Apr 2, 2022

Mothering Sunday and Mother’s Day aren’t the same thing — here’s the difference

Mothering Sunday and Mother’s Day have distinct meanings, as Martin Fone explains in the latest of his Curious Questions.

Mar 26, 2022

Mothering Sunday and Mother’s Day aren’t the same thing — here’s the difference

Mar 26, 2022

Curious Questions: Did the Tower of London menagerie provide the animals for London Zoo?

Wolves in the Tower of London and an elephant so well trained that Lord Byron wanted to adopt it as his butler — Martin Fone discovers the…

Mar 19, 2022

Curious Questions: Did the Tower of London menagerie provide the animals for London Zoo?

Mar 19, 2022

Who invented the pneumatic tyre? (Clue: not Goodyear, Dunlop or Michelin)

The names of Goodyear, Dunlop, and Michelin are familiar to motorists and cycling enthusiasts alike, but it is thanks to another inventor…

Mar 12, 2022

Who invented the pneumatic tyre? (Clue: not Goodyear, Dunlop or Michelin)

Mar 12, 2022

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To Sprinkle

From volcanic eruptions to dusty floors: the perforative history of the watering can.

Mar 11, 2022

To Sprinkle

Mar 11, 2022

Curious Questions: How is plant-based milk made? — Country Life

Martin Fone takes a deep dive into the world of plant-based milks and discovers that the dairy alternatives have been around for a lot…

Mar 5, 2022

Curious Questions: How is plant-based milk made? — Country Life

Mar 5, 2022

Curious Questions: Why do cats have whiskers? — Country Life

Martin Fone investigates the all-important role of feline whiskers-including how they contribute to enhancing the species’ beauty.

Feb 26, 2022

Curious Questions: Why do cats have whiskers? — Country Life

Feb 26, 2022

Curious Questions: Should you bring a snowdrop into the house? — Country Life

Martin Fone delves into Britain’s collective passion for Galanthus and looks at the folklore that surrounds it.

Feb 19, 2022

Curious Questions: Should you bring a snowdrop into the house? — Country Life

Feb 19, 2022

Curious Questions: Do tear-free onions actually stop you crying when you chop them? — Country Life

Our intrepid correspondent Martin Fone has put Sunions (and his eyes) to the test.

Feb 5, 2022

Curious Questions: Do tear-free onions actually stop you crying when you chop them? — Country Life

Feb 5, 2022

Curious Questions: Who invented the ice skating rink? — Country Life

With the Winter Olympics approaching, Martin Fone wonders how we came from sliding across frozen ponds to putting on huge sporting…

Jan 29, 2022

Curious Questions: Who invented the ice skating rink? — Country Life

Jan 29, 2022

Martin Fone

Martin Fone

Martin is a blogger and writer. His blog can be found at https://windowthroughtime.wordpress.com and his website at https://martinfone.wordpress.com

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