Long ago, the sea wasn’t salty like it is today. Once, it tasted sweet. It all began with a magic millstone. This millstone belonged to great King. Most millstones are used for making flour, but this millstone was different. It made gold and jewels or special spices or whatever the King asked for.
One day, a thief heard about the millstone. He went to palace because he wanted the millstone. He tiptoed into the King’s bedroom and reached under the bed. The thief hid the millstone under his cloak, and he ran away as fast as he could. He leaped into a boat and sailed away.
He thought some food would help him. He got out a bun and took a big bite. He thought that needs salt. He grinned and the millstone began to turn. Bright white salt poured out. The thief put some salt on his bun and munched away happily. Then, he fell asleep. All night long, the millstone kept turning. The pile of salt grew bigger and bigger.
When he got up, it was a huge heap of salt. The boat began to sink, lower and lower. And still the millstone kept turning. The boat sank. It took the magic millstone with it. There it has stayed, pouring out salt to this very day. And that is why the sea is salty.
Rojo, S. (2009). Why the Sea is Salty. America: Usborne Publishing Ltd..
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