From Wood To Gas
A When it comes to ambience and mood, there’s nothing quite like sitting near a crackling fireplace. We are primed to enjoy it, probably because of the importance of fire for early humans, according to researchers at the University of Alabama’s department of anthropology in Tuscaloosa. “[F]ire likely extended the day, provided heat, helped with hunting, warded off predators and insects, illuminated dark places, and facilitated cooking,” the report explains. “Campfires also may have provided social nexus and relaxation effects that could have enhanced prosocial behavior.”
Spending periods of time with the sounds and sights of a campfire or fireplace induces relaxation and even lowers a person’s blood pressure, the research team also found. Therefore, the biggest downside of a gas fireplace is that it may not provide that primal enjoyment.
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