The Privy Report
Copyright© 2022 by Old Grey Duck
Chapter 2
I want all of you to know that I enjoy and appreciate feedback on my writing/stories. And for this series, if you have anything to add, I will happily post what you send me (unless requested not to do so), as it helps bring information to others. Seriously! It might take me a day or three to post, but I will. I received the following from gschiels yesterday. Thank you! I learned something new.
Hi, thank you for taking on this pressing matter ;-)
Now, however, I feel an urgent need to point out that the proverbial corncob came into use only after 1492. You see, “corn” simply refers to the type of grain that’s most commonly used.
In German-speaking countries, traditionally, that’s rye. Yes, we bake it, the know-nothings ferment it and mash it (for “rye whiskey” - I ask you!). In North America, “corn”, apparently, is a synonym for maize.
Don’t know what was the most common grain on the British Isles in times past, but I doubt that its ears could be used for sanitary purposes. Patches of dried moss were probably also used.
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