
From the Vault: The Sargasso Sea
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The History of Sargasm
The weed of deceit refers to the idea that you might encounter sargasum mats out at sea. The weed resembles a grass, except that it has long stalks and shoots, and is loaded with fruit like the, like the mastic tree. In 14 92, Christopher columbus fooled himself into thinking he was approaching land by seeing large patches of yellowish green weed which seems to have been torn from some island or reef.
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