TIL Beef was rarely eaten in ancient China, as cows & bulls were used mostly for transportation. Only nobility could eat beef- but only if the animal died naturally or from old age.

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TIL Beef was rarely eaten in ancient China, as cows & bulls were used mostly for transportation. Only nobility could eat beef- but only if the animal died naturally or from old age.

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TIL Beef was rarely eaten in ancient China, as cows &amp; bulls were used mostly for transportation. Only nobility could eat beef- but only if the animal died naturally or from old age.

TIL Beef was rarely eaten in ancient China, as cows &amp; bulls were used mostly for transportation. Only nobility could eat beef- but only if the animal died naturally or from old age.

The original post: /r/todayilearned by /u/valkyria1111 on 2025-01-21 18:51:25.

TIL Beef was rarely eaten in ancient China, as cows & bulls were used mostly for transportation. Only nobility could eat beef- but only if the animal died naturally or from old age.

TIL Beef was rarely eaten in ancient China, as cows & bulls were used mostly for transportation. Only nobility could eat beef- but only if the animal died naturally or from old age.