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The Secret History of Salt — #tbt to when salt used to run the world
Nathan Baschez
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Nathan Baschez
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Let this be a reminder that "all glory is fleeting"
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8yr ago
joshua bradley
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Great intro to something we totally take for granted - Kurlansky's book is a fantastic read
https://www.amazon.com/Salt-Worl...
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8yr ago
Nathan Baschez
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@airjoshb
yes! that was one of our sources :) thanks!
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8yr ago
joshua bradley
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If you haven't already - you should do one on the history of zero. Also crazy to discover the complete upheaval and holy wars created over the concept of nothing.
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8yr ago
Hicham Amine
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Always bringing great value Nathan. Glad to get to know the history of salt !
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8yr ago
Nathan Baschez
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thanks!!
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8yr ago
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