What is flax and what was it made into?
                                
                                
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                                Dating back over 30,000 years, flax is one of the world's oldest textile fibers, with archaeological discoveries of dyed flax fibers suggesting its ancient use. Flax is a highly versatile plant that has been made into a wide variety of products, ranging from fine linen fabrics to nutritious food items and industrial materials.