https://padlet.com/efarrell22/z9revzdgk8b6 Its' role in history and modern society. en-us 2017-11-13 23:54:16 UTC 2017-11-14 01:07:32 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padletuploads.blob.core.windows.net/prod/238621700/be14f8c717cde3826df20c218677984c/Salt.jpg efarrell22 https://padlet.com/efarrell22/z9revzdgk8b6/wish/206529408 Although there is no specific person who discovered it, salt is believed to have been first found by the Ancient Chinese. ]]> 2017-11-14 00:03:53 UTC https://padlet.com/efarrell22/z9revzdgk8b6/wish/206529408 efarrell22 https://padlet.com/efarrell22/z9revzdgk8b6/wish/206532495 Offering of bread and salt to visitors is considered a traditional etiquette in many cultures.]]> 2017-11-14 00:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/efarrell22/z9revzdgk8b6/wish/206532495 efarrell22 https://padlet.com/efarrell22/z9revzdgk8b6/wish/206535884 Salt was used for currency in 1812 due to the fact that the American government could not afford to pay its soldiers.]]> 2017-11-14 00:46:47 UTC https://padlet.com/efarrell22/z9revzdgk8b6/wish/206535884 efarrell22 https://padlet.com/efarrell22/z9revzdgk8b6/wish/206536473 The French Kings developed a salt monopoly. This caused a scarcity in salt, which contributed to the French Revolution (1789-1799)]]> 2017-11-14 00:50:18 UTC https://padlet.com/efarrell22/z9revzdgk8b6/wish/206536473 efarrell22 https://padlet.com/efarrell22/z9revzdgk8b6/wish/206537166 The chemical industry is the leading and by far largest consumer of salt, as salt (or sodium chloride, NaCl) is used to make many other products, including pharmeucuticals, textiles and sodium hydroxide (NaOH).]]> 2017-11-14 00:54:14 UTC https://padlet.com/efarrell22/z9revzdgk8b6/wish/206537166 efarrell22 https://padlet.com/efarrell22/z9revzdgk8b6/wish/206537974 Salt is a primary component of many religious sacraments and ceremonies throughout history. ]]> 2017-11-14 00:58:53 UTC https://padlet.com/efarrell22/z9revzdgk8b6/wish/206537974 efarrell22 https://padlet.com/efarrell22/z9revzdgk8b6/wish/206538263 http://beyondtheshaker.com/pages/salt-guide/salt-guide-history.html

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]]> 2017-11-14 01:00:47 UTC https://padlet.com/efarrell22/z9revzdgk8b6/wish/206538263 efarrell22 https://padlet.com/efarrell22/z9revzdgk8b6/wish/206538617 Salt absorbs water, and is therefore used a preservative in food. The environment is too dry for harmful bacteria to grow, meaning salt works well in food preservation.]]> 2017-11-14 01:02:53 UTC https://padlet.com/efarrell22/z9revzdgk8b6/wish/206538617