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The Columbian Exchange

You're Dead to Me

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The History of Rubber

Tobacco in the Americas is seen by various indigenous cultures as essential to a physical, social, spiritual, well-being. The history of rubber becomes very important later on in the 1700s. 10 million people I thought to have died in this genocide where he forced people to work in the rubber industry. What product is named after the 17th century French diplomat and scholar, Jean Nico? It's absolutely horrific.

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