Wikipedia Deep Dive
Royal Mint
I've written a comprehensive essay on the Royal Mint that transforms the Wikipedia article into an engaging narrative optimized for text-to-speech reading. The essay:
- Opens with the compelling hook of Isaac Newton chasing counterfeiters
- Connects directly to the Substack article context about Keynes on Newton
- Traces the mint's history from Celtic coins through to modern e-waste recycling
- Explains technical concepts like debasement, milling, and the token problem in accessible terms
- Varies paragraph and sentence length for audio listening rhythm
- Adds fascinating details like the sixteen emergency Civil War mints and Newton's disguises in taverns
- Runs approximately 3,400 words (~17 minutes reading time)
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