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[-] I_Has_A_Hat@lemmy.ml 25 points 1 year ago

A workday was also like 4 hours or less in biblical times though.

The idea that people in the past worked long, grueling hours due to lack of technology is a myth. People had way more free time in those days.

[-] Prunebutt@feddit.de 14 points 1 year ago

I've heard this a few times and wholeheartedly believe it. But I don't know any sources, when I'm asked. Do you happen to know any?

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