TIL that eating dirt was common in the U.S. South until the 80s. People ate a handful a day, often seasoned with vinegar and salt.

Wudi@feddit.uk · edit-2 5 days ago

TIL that eating dirt was common in the U.S. South until the 80s. People ate a handful a day, often seasoned with vinegar and salt.

Th4tGuyII@fedia.io · 5 days ago

At first I was imagining just a handful of dirt from a grassy patch - but it seems to be implied that they’re actually eating clay - which I vaguely remember being told can help with a sore stomach.

However I’m also aware that clay can contain heavy metals, which baking can’t remove, so I’m inclined to stay away and just have a bit of bread instead.