Hook point and oil lamp: what they have in common

1. Step 1. Hook point — is part of — Fish hook. A sharp end that enters the fish’s lip.
2. Step 2. Fish hook — is made of — Bone. Ancient hooks were carved from shell and bone.
3. Step 3. Bone — is material for — Toothbrush. Addis’s toothbrush has a bone handle.
4. Step 4. Toothbrush — is made of — Plant fibre. The bristles were hog hair, later nylon.
5. Step 5. Plant fibre — is material for — Wick. A wick is twisted from plant fibres.
6. Step 6. Wick — is part of — Oil lamp. The wick feeds oil to the flame.

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