3 Questions
What is suggested as the earliest method of making fire based on the text?
Rapidly rotating a wooden drill in a round hole
How did European peasants speed up the process of making fire through friction?
By wrapping a cord around the drill and pulling on each end
What do studies of primitive societies suggest about the invention of fire production?
It was probably a secondary invention, accidentally made during tool-making operations with wood or stone
Explore the origins of fire making techniques, including the early methods of producing fire through friction and the tools used by primitive societies. Learn about the accidental discoveries and innovations that led to the ability to produce fire at will.
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