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Lincoln joke about early espresso machine delights readers
Original: During our Fort Stevens interview, President Abraham Lincoln showed off an early steam-powered coffee extraction machine
A satirical anecdote is circulating claiming Abraham Lincoln, during an interview at Fort Stevens, demonstrated a steam-powered coffee extraction machine of his own design — 37 years before Luigi Bezzera patented the espresso machine — and spoke of a philosophy of being 'excellent' to others, a nod to the film Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure.
Why now: The gag mixes Lincoln, espresso history and a Bill & Ted catchphrase, making it a shareable joke
Abraham LincolnLuigi BezzeraFort StevensBill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
Evidence
- During our Fort Stevens interview, President Abraham Lincoln showed off an early steam-powered coffee extraction machine of his own design; this was 37 years before Italian Luigi Bezzera patented the espresso machine. He also shared that his philosophy of being excellent to… · adtothebone@universeodon.com · 2
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