Reclining to eat is an ancient form. It has been in place for thousands of years. It likely originated in the nomadic lifestyle of the herders in the Middle East.
pottage
The Metis eat bison, chicken, bunny, duck, fish, moose, and goose
grass and meat
pie
In the middle ages nuns would eat fish, fruit, turnips, legumes. They also would eat eggs, onions, melons and bread.
You can eat lying down because the food doesn't just fall down you oesophagus (gullet), it is pushed down by muscles. However, it may be hard to drink whilst lying down because the water may tip out of your glass before the glass touches your lips. It is possible, though.
no because its bad for your digestion and how can you eat when your eyes are closed and lying down.
I don't see why not!
probably not. if they lie down the food could fall down their throat and they can choke.
No. There is no specific connection between oatmeal and lying down to sleep.
practice makes perfect, take small sips
well I've seen baby giant pandas eating lying down and the giant pandas sometimes stand or sit
a cultural custom is what you eat, wear, or do in you religion
Hyena's are scavengers and eat what is lying about. They will get brave/hungry from time to time and try to pull down a larger beast that might be sick or dying. Rarely are they running down gazelle like a lioness or some such.
Refusing to eat and lying down are frequent symptoms of all types of colic. There are many different types of colic, but the most frequent causes of colic are gas and obstruction.
Where does eating horses originate from? France - They ate Napoleons Calvary
The rich Romans did. The poor Romans who could not afford to throw parties ate their food from a sitting position.