mythologyandhistory , to random
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Did you know that the oldest known was also chewing gum?

tar is in its simplest form, burned birch . It forms a sticky black pitch that can be used as glue.

Evidence for (& ) use has been dated to 200k or the Old Age.

Birch tar is also a disinfectant & it has been found as a chewing gum in various locations in Europe.

One birch gum piece from 5700 yrs ago, contained a complete human of a woman.

dillyd , to random
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And a prettier view looking up a birch tree that hasn't bowed completely over.

ryanhodnett , to random
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Silver Birch (Betula pendula)
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Silver_Birch_(Betula_pendula)_-_B%C3%A6rum,_Norway_2021-03-15_(02).jpg

PatriciaPhotos , to random
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