Iron Age
"This was a time when iron first came into use", states Dr Whats-It of Knowall University. He went on to say, "as usual, the fact that steel has been discovered to have been used before this time is only ignored by us in the pursuit of knowledge".
Mrs Smith of Adelaide Australia says, "what are you talking about, us women have been having to do the ironing since the beginning".
Professor Con. Fuzd of the Society for Unemployed Scientists said, "yeees, the iron age was when everyone thought the world was round. We ironed that one out quick smart. Any fool can see the world ees flat, you don't need a scientist to confuse you there. Er … was that said right? But further research is needed for this and anyone with funds to hire us is very welcome. VERY welcome, indeed. I have all my instruments and can help you prove whatever it is you want discovered". Anyone! Funds!
Mr Nokofferli of the Federated Union of Copper Workers said, "the rediscovery of the use of iron in that part of the world put many of our members out of work. It's this new-fangelled iron that is to blame for present unemployment levels. Copper is better. We should make our airplanes of copper. All our ships should be made from copper too".
Ms W E Haitmenn of Women's Lib said, "women always have done the hard work at home while the men were out working in the fields and getting killed in heavy wars. Now men have created so much peace we are standing up and saying enough is enough it is time we took men's place as managers and they did the ironing".