181 Milk Pail, Milk Bottle, Milk at Home

Sep 2, 2026 · 27m 32s

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I'll just grab a glass of milk... When did that become a thing? Becasue - it is a VERY American thing. RIght up there with cold cereal for breakfast. Turns...

I'll just grab a glass of milk...

When did that become a thing? Becasue - it is a VERY American thing. RIght up there with cold cereal for breakfast.

Turns out - it became possible at the end of the 19th century. But all the moving parts that had to come together to make it happen are kindof increadible. So come with me on the journey to find out just how a glass of milk at home became possible

Bridgerton Clip with Anachronistic Milk Drinking:
https://youtu.be/AwdTS5uY1KA?si=h4Ywxe8B0thq1Ea-

Music Credit: Fingerlympics by Doctor Turtle

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