Some of our favorite morning dishes have been around for thousands of years: In fact, researchers believe the earliest variations of pancakes and porridges were first eaten as far back as the Stone Age.

5 Things People Used to Eat for Breakfast

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S ome of our favorite morning dishes have been around for thousands of years: In fact, researchers believe the earliest variations of pancakes and porridges were first eaten as far back as the Stone Age. But while some popular breakfast foods have evolved and endured, others that were once considered staples of the typical American kitchen have faded into nostalgic obscurity.

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