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Elephant Pranks, Ghost Armies, Would You Still Love Me If I Was A Silkworm

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

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The Journey of the Silkworm: From Larva to Legendary Material

This chapter explores the lifecycle of silkworms and their pivotal role in the history of silk production, linking it to the story of the Chinese empress, Lei Zhu. It also reveals the secretive practices of ancient China in silk production and the smuggling that contributed to the creation of the Silk Road.

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