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Which color was historically the most expensive to produce?
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Correct answer: Purple
Tyrian purple was made from the mucus of thousands of sea snails. Crimson red was produced from tiny kermes insects that lived on oak trees. Both dyes were extremely valuable, but Tyrian purple was even rarer and often cost several times more.
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