A Roman senator once said, "Mankind can live without gold, but not without salt." Right he was. The human body needs salt so much we have developed a taste for it specifically. But too much salt can be toxic. Learn about salt's role in human history and how we get it from the Earth in this episode.
In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck dive deep into the fascinating world of salt, exploring everything from its crucial role in human history to the science behind why our bodies crave it. They cover salt's impact on ancient civilizations, trade routes, and even Gandhi's famous salt march, while also breaking down the different types of salt available today and the ongoing controversy over how much we should actually be consuming. The hosts also share some colorful salt-related expressions and idioms, making this a surprisingly engaging look at one of humanity's most essential minerals.
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