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My Gift to You. Here is one of my books that might interest you.
I write short books that explore overlooked moments in history, unusual ideas, human mistakes, and the lessons hidden inside them. Many of my books investigate real events that make people ask, "Who thought this was a good idea?"
Penny Licks
It seemed harmless—almost trivial.
What it revealed was anything but.
In the crowded cities of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, ice cream was not a sealed product served with disposable utensils. It was sold on street corners and sidewalks, scooped into thick glass cups, and handed from one customer to the next. These glasses were briefly rinsed—sometimes not at all—before being reused. They were known as penny licks, and they were considered perfectly normal.At the same time, tuberculosis was one of the most widespread and deadly diseases in the world.
