• ummthatguy@lemmy.world
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    4 days ago

    Early attempts at sanitary practice seem the most notable reasoning in my estimation. Chalk that up with butchering methods and food preservation, then the notion at least has some ground to stand on. However, continuing such practices after further discovery or improved technique is just old habit.