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Blink 3 of 8 - The 5 AM Club
by Robin Sharma
Materials That Moved The World
Materials That Moved The World
The world wouldn't be what it is without these things
By The Blinkist Curators
What's it about?
From water and salt to silk and—surprisingly—cod, this collection tells the stories of various minerals, materials, and resources that changed the world. Dig in and uncover our histories and relationships with these simple but amazing everyday materials. Find out how our human desires have morphed these materials, started wars, and shaped our economic systems.
Materials That Moved The World
The world wouldn't be what it is without these things
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