2006-10-01 14:43:09 · 6 answers · asked by maritza g 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Yes it has, in Roman times it was used as a form of payment. The word Salary derives from the word salt.
2006-10-01 14:53:04 · answer #1 · answered by tiger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Salt was used for money at one time.
Also, Lot's wife, from the bible was turned into a pillar of salt. I think it was her anyway.
2006-10-01 21:51:27 · answer #2 · answered by DeborahDel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember Lot's wife?
2006-10-01 21:50:34 · answer #3 · answered by A W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it was used to cure meat and fish to prevent spoilage..helpful on long sea voyages and during times of war..extended shelf life of these foods...wasn't a perfect system
2006-10-01 21:51:42 · answer #4 · answered by OliveRuth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Had some points/ in some places has had great value.
2006-10-01 21:53:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It used to be used as money.
2006-10-01 21:50:47 · answer #6 · answered by karen wonderful 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋