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Alchemical recipes that led to real chemical breakthroughs - Paul Ferguson - 06-09-2025
"Alchemy is often seen as a mystical precursor to modern chemistry, with roots stretching back to ancient Egypt, Greece, and China. This ancient practice combined elements of philosophy, mysticism, and proto-science, aiming to transform base metals into noble ones, discover a universal solvent, and achieve immortality through the Philosopher’s Stone. Despite its esoteric aims, alchemy played a pivotal role in the development of scientific thought throughout history."
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