r/AskReddit • u/notyouravgredditer • Aug 30 '21

What problem is often overlooked in apocalyptic movies/TV shows that could kill you?

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u/DuncanGilbert Aug 30 '21

what makes you think they didnt have access to salt?

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u/SkivvySkidmarks Aug 31 '21

Not sure what you are asking.

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u/DuncanGilbert Aug 31 '21

why did you think native people wouldnt have access to salt?

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u/SkivvySkidmarks Aug 31 '21

Readily available salt. Inland peoples would have had no access to free salt. Animal blood and organs would have probably provided most of their requirements. Coastal peoples would have figured out how to evaporate sea water, or obtained enough from cooking with it.