Alchemy is an ancient tradition centered around the transformation of matter. Alchemists were particularly interested in the idea of turning base metals, such as lead, into gold. It was based on a misunderstanding of basic chemistry and physics. Naturally, it was considered a science. Now it’s a philosophy that has been disproven.
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