The use of forks spread across Italy and France from the 10th century onwards. But the British were sceptical, calling the utensil a ‘feminine affectation’. It’s said that even the church was against the use of forks, deeming them an excessive luxury. It wasn’t until the 18th century that people really caught on, around the same time the four-tine, curved design was developed.

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Kitchen inventions people mocked but we now can't live without