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THE DISCOVERY OF COFFEE
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In 6th century Ethiopia, a goatherder named Kaldi stumbled upon his wandering flock as they sampled berries from nearby bushes.
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Ordinarily sluggish, his goats had an unusual amount of energy. After tasting several seeds himself, Kaldi discovered that the berries were the cause for the increased energy.
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It wasn’t long before coffee beans and their stimulating effect traveled far and wide.
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