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Probably the one about tin cans and can openers. IIRC, can opener was invented decades after the tin
To be fair that makes a lot more sense than it happening the other way around
For a few years you just had to find a sharp rock
How did they open cans before then?
Originally tin cans were large things meant for military campaigns, so they used a chisel or similar large stabby thing.
I actually don't know. Presumably with a knife