They have no money, but they use salt as currency.
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From 'The Travels of Marco Polo', describing a custom in Tibet
c. 1300
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"They are a very cruel and bloodthirsty people, and they delight in war and slaughter."
Controversial"They are a very proud and arrogant people, and they despise all other nations."
Controversial"They are a very quarrelsome people, and they are always fighting among themselves, and they kill each other for trifles."
Controversial"They take the bamboo and cut it into lengths, and then split each length into very thin strips."
Strange & Unusual"These people are very fond of luxury, and they spend all their wealth on fine clothes and jewels."
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