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The Surprising History of Why Humans Drink Animal Milk

From Yogurt to Lactose Tolerance

Before 10,000 years ago, hardly anybody drank animal milk.

Today, drinking the milk of other animals is commonplace in many cultures. But it wasn't always this way. Thousands of years ago, before refrigeration, animal milk would quickly turn to yogurt in warm climates. So, how did humans start drinking milk in the first place? And why did they develop the ability to digest it?

The answers to these questions are surprisingly complex and fascinating. They involve the rise of agriculture, the evolution of our digestive systems, and the spread of certain genetic mutations across human populations.

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