Big History S1E1 — The Superpower of Salt

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Big History•Season 1•Episode 1

The Superpower of Salt

7.0/10 · 30 votesNov 2, 201322 min

Ranked #1 of 17 in Season 1•+0.5 vs season avg

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We all know that mankind can't live without air, food and water...the same is true of salt. The salt on your table is a key to unlocking the story of our planet and the cosmos. Big History reveals how this simple molecule underpins our civilization,

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The Superpower of Salt

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Bryan Cranston

Narrator

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Episode Summary

"The Superpower of Salt" is episode 1 of Big History season 1. It scored 7.0/10 from 30 votes, ranking #1 of 17 episodes this season (season average 6.5). It aired on November 2, 2013.

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