The best immediate revenge for the Europeans for a new and improved form of syphilis.
As I recall, the earliest known cultivated grains in Eurasia were barley and ancestors of modern wheat. We're still only talking about 10,000 or so years, though, which is not very long in evolutionary terms. After all, we still don't really have the hang of walking upright. We should page Jars for more details. The New World crops included corn, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, chocolate, tobacco, squash and a number of beans.
Cranberries and blueberries are New World too, right?
The New World crops included corn, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, chocolate, tobacco, squash and a number of beans.
I knew I lived here for a reason.
Tobacco did change to world, but it may also be a long-term revenge on the Old World invaders. The most immediate revenge explorers brought back was new and improved syphilis.
...but not coffee.
Kind of a dealbreaker, for me.
Oh, syphilis. I laugh every time I see a poster on the bus warning us that SYPHILIS IS BACK. I shouldn't laugh because it isn't funny, except that it so is.
Cranberries and blueberries are New World too, right?
Yes, as are some types of grapes. Also peanuts and vanilla.
...but not coffee.
Kind of a dealbreaker, for me.
More hot cocoa for the rest of us!
