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Fossil
What is a fossil? Fossils are the preserved remains of plants and animals whose bodies were buried in sediments, such as sand and mud, under ancient seas, lakes and rivers. Fossils also include any preserved trace of life that is typically more than 10 000 years old. Examples of fossil: Fossil fuel is a generic…
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Precious stones
The only “precious” gemstones are diamond, ruby, sapphire, and emerald. All other quality stones are called “semiprecious,” even though they may not be any less valuable or beautiful. The five traditional cardinal gems are:amethyst (purple) – Rare and precious in the Old World until large deposits were found in Brazil. Diamond (transparent) Emerald (green) Ruby…
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Facts on babies
They have no kneecaps. Yes, you heard me right! . Babies born in May are the heaviest. Newborn babies have no tears. Babies are born with 300 bones. Most babies have a birth mark. Babies’ hair falls out. Babies have impressive reflexes. Babies are always sleepy.