Norwegian University of Science and Technology

The ancient Romans had many public flush toilets, which emptied into an extensive sewage system. The primary sewer in Rome was the Cloaca Maxima; construction began on it in the sixth century BCE and it is still in use today. Since the distinction between Technik and Technologie is absent in English, both were translated as technology.

• Fire, fueled with wood and charcoal, allowed early humans to cook their food to increase its digestibility, improving its nutrient value and broadening the number of foods that could be eaten.
• The word “technology” can also be used

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