Lascaux Cave Paintings, France

Jun 3, 2011 by Kathryn Waldron-Hyden

Lascaux Cave Paintings, France

Mica is a mineral well-known for its unique texture and glittering composition – though its practical uses in construction and...

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The Chalk that’s Not Cha...

May 16, 2011 by Jill Jaracz

The Chalk that’s Not Chalk

When is chalk not chalk? When you’re playing billiards. Billiards players use chalk on the tips of their cue sticks to prevent...

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Profile: Feathers and the Stag...

Jun 4, 2009 by Pieces

Profile: Feathers and the Stage

by: Emily Reid Feathers and flirtation have been bosom buddies for hundreds of years, starting with the Parisian Cancan dance craze in...

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