The Enduring Quest for Brimstone: A Millennia-Long Mining Tradition.
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Sulfur has been mined for thousands of years and has been used for a variety of purposes, including fumigation, agriculture, product development, and religious rituals. It has been used to produce gunpowder, medicine, sulfuric acid, and even to tan leather. Sulfur is still mined worldwide for the production of sulfuric acid, which is used in many products including fertilizer, plastic, and detergent. Its versatility and usefulness have been recognized by numerous civilizations throughout history, and its use will only continue to shape our civilization in the future.
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