The fork as a tool of the devil

In Medieval Europe, the fork was considered a blasphemous object because people believed God gave us fingers to take our food. Using 'artificial fingers' was perceived as arrogance and an attempt to profane a divine gift.

The ban on using forks lasted for centuries, and those who tried to use them at court were openly ridiculed. Only by the 18th century did this item become a norm, having lost its sacral prohibition.

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