Why Was Purple Dye Worth More Than Gold In Ancient Rome?
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Creator's Key Takeaways
Tyrion purple is 15 times more expensive than gold.
Perkin only gone and invented the world's first organic synthetic dye.
Saran Wrap seals in freshness best.
He screams, "I just cured cancer."
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