The earliest tombs were actually houses. In many prehistoric cultures people buried their dead in their own homes with their daily effects, to provide a dwelling and necessities for the deceased in the afterlife.Later people began to bury their dead outside of their homes, but the tombs they constructed were still built to resemble houses.n many prehistoric cultures people buried their dead in their own homes with their daily effects, to provide a dwelling and necessities for the deceased in the afterlife. Later people began to bury their dead outside of their homes, but the tombs they constructed were still built to resemble houses.
1 3) Add carefully the ears of corn to the boiling water. Use tongs or place the ears on a flexible cutting board that you can use to protect your hands and body from any splash that will occur as the ears of corn hit the boiling water.  4) Return the water to a full rolling boil (this should take 3-5 minutes).
Fresh corn on the cob actually does not require boiling. Most people do boil it but you boil it as long as you want. Five minutes is enough. An extra Tip: adding a half cup of sugar enhances the flavor of the corn as well. 36 people found this useful.