nds of years ago in Egypt, salt was used to preserve the dead. Stealing salt was considered a major crime during some periods of history. In 18th century for instance, if a person was caught stealing salt, he can be put in jail. History records that about 10,000 people were put in jail during that century for stealing salt. About 150 years before, in the year 1553, taking more salt than one was allowed to was punishable as a crime, the offender's ear was cut off. Salt was an important item on the table of royalty. It was traditionaly placed in front of the king when he sat down to eat. Important guests at the king's table will sit near the salt. Less important guest will be given a seat farther away from it.Р筒圈纽深浓嘱常消寡搬美财坎梳藩赋杆戮馆袁振菱崩凋楞拿毫啄荡柿历缮英语专业四级考试听力技巧(dictation部分)英语专业四级考试听力技巧(dictation部分)
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