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Our pay is called a 'salary,' but were Roman soldiers really paid in salt?

Our pay is called a 'salary,' but were Roman soldiers really paid in salt?
Phys.org Thursday 03 September 2026, 12:20 UTC 1 min read
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Every other Wednesday, like clockwork, my salary arrives in my bank account. By Thursday, most of it is gone.

Every other Wednesday, like clockwork, my salary arrives in my bank account. By Thursday, most of it is gone.
Roman (ORG)
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