Tag: Inventors

According to a 1908 article in the *Vegetarian Messenger*, the famous American inventor Thomas Edison adopted a vegetarian diet following an illness but later renounced it, experimenting instead with more unusual eating habits. His dietary practices changed significantly throughout his life, driven by health crises and his experimental nature.

Over 500 million pounds of peanut butter are consumed in the United States every year, yet it contains no dairy. The reason why peanut butter is called butter is due to its spreadable consistency, which reminded early inventors of dairy butter, despite being a completely different product.

Despite some popular misconceptions, Nikola Tesla was not a vegan; he was a vegetarian for much of his later life, actively consuming milk, butter, and egg whites. His unique dietary choices were driven by a personal philosophy focused on enhancing mental clarity and extending his lifespan.