The Worst Droughts and Famines in History. Wiping out portions of the populations in these unfortunate areas, the worst droughts and famines in history date back several centuries and chronicle some of the worst natural disasters on record.amine and drought differ from other devastating natural disasters like the worst earthquakes and the most destructive tornadoes in the length of time of the suffering. Tornadoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis last a matter of minutes, while famine and drought can last years at a time.
Brisket is a cut of meat from the breast or lower chest of beef or veal. The beef brisket is one of the nine beef primal cuts, though the precise definition of the cut differs internationally. The brisket muscles include the superficial and deep pectorals. As cattle do not have collar bones, these muscles support about 60% of the body weight of standing/moving cattle. This requires a significant amount of connective tissue, so the resulting meat must be cooked correctly to tenderize the connective tissue.
The first corned beef was packed in salt, and sometimes spices, in order to cure it. It got its name from the corn kernel-sized grains of salt it was packed in. Photo by LilSnoo. Today, corned beef is usually made by soaking a brisket roast in a brine of water, salt, and spices. While itâs not traditional in Ireland, corned beef is what most Americans prepare for St. Patrickâs Day feasts. Photo by abapplez. 1  Deluxe Corned Beef Hash. 2  Corned Beef Recipes. 3  Corned Beef and Cabbage II.