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[[File:Cherry.png|thumb|250px|Variants of cherry bombs, showcasing the sulfur within]]
'''Sulfur''' is a naturally occurring, common volcanic substance.
'''Sulfur''' is a naturally occurring, common volcanic substance.



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Variants of cherry bombs, showcasing the sulfur within

Sulfur is a naturally occurring, common volcanic substance.

History

Classical antiquity

In antiquity, sulfur was found especially around volcanic activity, dyeing the waters around and in volcanic islands like Thera, Anaphi, and Nisyros bright green, even yellow.[1] The island of Melos was especially famous for its rich sulfur mines, and the substance was exported throughout the Mediterranean Sea.[2]

Renaissance

During the Renaissance, sulfur was a key component in the creation of various bombs, [3] especially in those that were used to distract with sound.[4]

American Revolutionary War

During the American Revolutionary War, sulfur was used in the crafting of poison darts and black powder.[5]

Appearances

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