Giusi wrote:
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> "Mark Thorson" ha scritto nel messaggio
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> >A 3,000-year old butter barrel with lid and filled
> > with butter was found in an Irish bog.
> >
> > http://www.presstv.com/detail.aspx?i...tionid=3510212
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> I'm struggling to wrap my mind around the idea that there was farming so far
> north 3000 years ago, let alone butter making. Fascinating article, thanks.

The ancient Romans were impressed somewhat with the dairying skills of
the Irish. It's not a difficult climate for agriculture overall. Plenty
of rain, relatively mild temperatures. Soil in most places is good,
except where is isn't