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Why Did a Single Tulip Bulb Cost a Fortune in the 1630s? - The Real Story of the Dutch Tulip Trade | Sleepy Facts About History
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In the winter of 1636, a man in a Haarlem tavern agreed to sell a small, papery-skinned tulip bulb for a price equivalent to what a master craftsman might earn over several years. The bulb was not even in the room; what changed hands was a piece of paper promising future delivery. This episode explores the reality behind the famous episode of Dutch tulip mania, separating the documented historical events from the enduring legend of national folly. It examines the biological constraints of…
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