04-17-2007, 09:57 AM
I wold be cautious of any Roman reference to vinegar ebing used. They appear to use this term for any liquid chemical regardless of what it is or what it is used for.
After all Hanibal is supposed to have cleared rocks by blowing them up with vinegar - this is unlikely to the same liquid you pour on your chips - it is more likely to be some form of explosive - possibly even early nitro glycerine.
Dont think they cleaned the spongia in nitro tho. Would make a visit to the smallest room a bit too exciting - more explosive than having a good curry.
Could have been any other form of liquid cleaning chemical though.
Vinegar is also always still a possibility
Hilary Travis
After all Hanibal is supposed to have cleared rocks by blowing them up with vinegar - this is unlikely to the same liquid you pour on your chips - it is more likely to be some form of explosive - possibly even early nitro glycerine.
Dont think they cleaned the spongia in nitro tho. Would make a visit to the smallest room a bit too exciting - more explosive than having a good curry.
Could have been any other form of liquid cleaning chemical though.
Vinegar is also always still a possibility
Hilary Travis
