BRIEF HISTORY AND USES OF SILVER
Throughout history, silver has been used as preservatives and medicine by many cultures; Ancient Greeks utilized silver vessels for purification of water. Pioneers trekking across the globe used it keep their water safe and prevent dysentery, colds, and flu: they put silver dollars in their wooden water casks and milk containers to delay spoilage. Settlers in the Australian outback also added silverware in their water tanks to prevent spoilage.