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Why did ancient people believe mercury, alum, sulfur, and other substances could produce an elixir of immortality?
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为什么古人相信水银、明矾、硫磺等物质可以炼出长生不老药？
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First recorded Aug 24, 2026, 8:40 PM CST · latest Aug 24, 2026, 8:40 PM CST. Ranks reflect attention on each platform.
| Day | Platform | Best rank | Last rank |
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| 2026-08-24 | Zhihu Hot List | #9 | #9 |