There's a catalog of Hokie merchandise we get a few times a year, I think from the bookstore that has pieces that can be used to decorate gardens, as door stops, and as desk items. But they're about $100+ depending on size and engraving.
Saltpeter is the common name used for several different chemical compounds, specifically for potassium nitrate and sodium nitrate. Potassium nitrate is commonly used in gunpowder, and sodium nitrate is found in fertilizers and explosives.
Yes, saltpeter has long rumored to be an anaphrodisiac, a substance that reduces sexual drive. But itâs all rumor and no fact. Saltpeter has a long history of medical use. It and other nitrates were employed by doctors during the 18th century to treat such varied problems as asthma, sore throats, and arthritis.