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STatiana [176]
3 years ago
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How were early Texans able to use corncobs and husks

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goldfiish [28.3K]3 years ago
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Texans used corncobs as jug and bottle stopper, smoking pipes, tool handles, torches, fishing floats and various other purposes. Husks were used by Texans as writing paper, food wrap and also for mattress and pillow stuffing.

Explanation:

  • Corn is something which has been cultivated in Texas from prehistoric time to present time. People of Texas ate corn in multiple forms like roasting ears, cornbread, popcorn, hoecake, pudding, porridge and in many other forms. Texans also feed their livestock with corn in different forms like grain or fodder.
  • The corncobs served various other purpose for their daily needs. The most important use was for firewood and meat-smoking fuel.
  • Husks, also known as shucks, served other purpose for them.
  • Husks was used as a wrapper for wrapping food and fruits, as writing paper and also was used as filling for mattress and pillow.
  • Every part of corn was used by Texans in one or the other form. They used even the stalks and leaves of corn.
  • Stalks and leaves were used for roofing purpose, as scarecrows, for fencing and also as a material for the construction of shelter.

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