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This episode explores the powerful role of sulfur in human history and modern life.

Sulfur might evoke matches, volcanic gases, or that yellow rock from chemistry class – but it’s far more powerful than you probably think. In this episode of Substance, host Joe Hanson explores the surprising story of an element that has shaped human history for centuries and plays a crucial role in our modern life.

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