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The Time England Ran Out of Bones

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This video explains how England used to rely on bones as fertilizer! They ran out of bones and had to find a new way to help plants grow big and strong. Today, we use special rocks called phosphorus to help our food grow.

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🧠 Quiz & Trivia

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Q1 What did people in England use as fertilizer before they found phosphorus?

Answer: Bones

Q2 What invention helped farmers grow more food during the Industrial Revolution?

Answer: The steam engine

Q3 What is a good way to help plants grow big and strong?

Answer: Fertilizer

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