Magical Licorice
Native to Iraq, licorice has been a commonly chewed plant for centuries. In ancient times, warriors were said to have chewed licorice to keep them from getting thirsty during battle.
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Magical Licorice
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The ancient dwellers in Iraq used mud to build pretty much all buildings. But mud didn’t stop there for them, it was also a tool for creating tablets of clay with engravings.
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