How the Donner Party Inspired the Invention of Condensed Milk

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The tragedy of the Donner Party led inventor Gail Borden to develop condensed milk in 1853 (after inventing the less commercially successful condensed meat). Here's a thoughtful video essay on the topic of food packaging and how it's sometimes inspired by tragedy:
Relevant: Borden's condensed milk patent.
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