We use oil in many ways, but the way we use it has changed over time. At the moment, we use it for the gasoline in our cars, fire, plastic, and much more. But what about before cars were made? Before wonderful inventions like Saran Wrap or Ziploc Baggies? What about then? What did we use oil for? And how did we survive without such things? Oil, that’s how. However, the way we use oil has changed over time.
Before the year 1890, oil was used for our roads, architectural adhesives, ship caulks, medicines, lighting, heating, Greek Fire, religious ceremonies, and many more. After the year 1890, we started using oil for the gasoline that fuels our cars. But let’s go back further. What about the Natives? Did they use oil? Why, yes they did. Natives,
Before the year 1890, oil was used for our roads, architectural adhesives, ship caulks, medicines, lighting, heating, Greek Fire, religious ceremonies, and many more. After the year 1890, we started using oil for the gasoline that fuels our cars. But let’s go back further. What about the Natives? Did they use oil? Why, yes they did. Natives,