The fabulous story… of the tin can

The tin can is far from being an ordinary invention. How has this metal cylinder of our daily life, an object that has become planetary, contributed to “upsetting” our time so much?

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The fabulous story… of the tin can

The creation of the tin can will considerably change the course of history.

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Text by: Anne Bernas Follow

6 mins

The tin can is far from being an ordinary invention.

How has this metal cylinder of our daily life, an object that has become planetary, contributed to “upsetting” our time so much?

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Until the end of the 18th century, it was impossible to keep certain foods for more than a few days if you wanted to find the taste in them and, above all, not to get sick from mold.