Thursday, August 14, 2008
Sesame seeds were so prized during the Middle Ages that in some parts of the world they were worth their weight in gold.

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- Ancient Trade Routes
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No, but frankincense was worth MORE than gold.
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Xetheare, at November 17, 2008 1:37 PM
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