Sample 1/25

@ Textured Green Metal Surface
Zip begins her exploration of Metals.

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Copper Swirl
This is a piece of modern architectural work that is amazing in its use of swirling metal, which looks like it could almost be made of cloth, so graceful and lifelike are the curves.

@ Copper Swirl

Purple Flower Power Egg
My pets are in awe of these beautiful eggs—they would love to try to paint their own one year. Easter and spring are times of joy as the earth awakens, plants are pushing forth from the soil, and the days are becoming warmer. Many baby animals are born in the spring, and life is burgeoning. May these eggs bring you joy and be a reminder of the earth renewing itself.

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@ Iconic Route 66 Neon Sign
"I'm going to buy a bag of those silver stars, Panda," said Zip. "It’ll be nice to sprinkle a few in with the Christmas gift paper when I’m wrapping presents in December!"
"That sounds like a great idea, Zip!"

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@ Rural British Postbox
“They've got VR headsets for sale in the gift shop, Zip!” exclaimed Daba. “I'm very tempted!”
”Wow!” said Zip. "I'm tempted myself, but I imagine a decent headset would cost a good few golden moles!"

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@ Corrugated Turquoise Metal
“They've got VR headsets for sale in the gift shop, Zip!” exclaimed Noctema. “I'm very tempted!”
”Wow!” said Zip. "I'm tempted myself, but I imagine a decent headset would cost a good few golden moles!"

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@ Antique Pocket Watch
"Oh, Moo, this VR part reminds me of something in the paper today," announced Zip.
"What's that, Zip?" asked Moo.
"New sarcophagus unearthed in Eqypt! Archaeologists find a mummy wrapped in gold foil. It was the tomb of Pharaoh Rocher!"
Moo groaned quietly.

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@ Weathered Turquoise Metal
"Oh, LoosaAppa, this VR part reminds me of something in the paper today," announced Zip.
"What's that, Zip?" asked LoosaAppa.
"New sarcophagus unearthed in Eqypt! Archaeologists find a mummy wrapped in gold foil. It was the tomb of Pharaoh Rocher!"
LoosaAppa groaned quietly.

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@ Textured Polished Metal
“They've got VR headsets for sale in the gift shop, Zip!” exclaimed Choose a name. “I'm very tempted!”
”Wow!” said Zip. "I'm tempted myself, but I imagine a decent headset would cost a good few golden moles!"

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@ Heaps of Silver
"Oh, Choose a name, this VR part reminds me of something in the paper today," announced Zip.
"What's that, Zip?" asked Choose a name.
"New sarcophagus unearthed in Eqypt! Archaeologists find a mummy wrapped in gold foil. It was the tomb of Pharaoh Rocher!"
Choose a name groaned quietly.

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@ Iconic US mailbox
"Oh, Chica, this VR part reminds me of something in the paper today," announced Zip.
"What's that, Zip?" asked Chica.
"New sarcophagus unearthed in Eqypt! Archaeologists find a mummy wrapped in gold foil. It was the tomb of Pharaoh Rocher!"
Chica groaned quietly.

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Small and Greater Escalator
Escalators are an indispensable part of a mobile society. They keep people moving in virtually all areas of public life, from airports and railway stations to shopping centres, large department stores and even the larger hotels. They can handle a huge amount of people, and are beneficial to the elderly or those with reduced mobility, as an escalator can be fitted in the same space as stairs, and means they don't have to climb stairs. There is no waiting time either -- just stand on the first step, hold the handrail and be transported to the floor or floors above!

@ Small and Greater Escalator
“They've got VR headsets for sale in the gift shop, Zip!” exclaimed Choose a name. “I'm very tempted!”
”Wow!” said Zip. "I'm tempted myself, but I imagine a decent headset would cost a good few golden moles!"

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@ Red and Black Waves
"Oh, Choose a name, this VR part reminds me of something in the paper today," announced Zip.
"What's that, Zip?" asked Choose a name.
"New sarcophagus unearthed in Eqypt! Archaeologists find a mummy wrapped in gold foil. It was the tomb of Pharaoh Rocher!"
Choose a name groaned quietly.

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@ Futuristic Cubes
"Oh, Draco, this VR part reminds me of something in the paper today," announced Zip.
"What's that, Zip?" asked Draco.
"New sarcophagus unearthed in Eqypt! Archaeologists find a mummy wrapped in gold foil. It was the tomb of Pharaoh Rocher!"
Draco groaned quietly.

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@ Rusty Iron Surface
"I'm going to buy a bag of those silver stars, Firefly," said Zip. "It’ll be nice to sprinkle a few in with the Christmas gift paper when I’m wrapping presents in December!"
"That sounds like a great idea, Zip!"

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@ Antique Street Lamps
Oh look ... you found a truly unique little penguin!

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@ Steampunk
"I'm going to buy a bag of those silver stars, Azure Beauty," said Zip. "It’ll be nice to sprinkle a few in with the Christmas gift paper when I’m wrapping presents in December!"
"That sounds like a great idea, Zip!"

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@ Antique Compass
"I'm going to buy a bag of those silver stars, Aki," said Zip. "It’ll be nice to sprinkle a few in with the Christmas gift paper when I’m wrapping presents in December!"
"That sounds like a great idea, Zip!"

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A Whole Heap of Money
A pile of shiny euro coins!

@ A Whole Heap of Money
Were you ever told, growing up, not to suck on your pencil because it would poison you? The “lead” in a pencil is actually a mixture of graphite and clay; the more graphite, the softer and darker the point. The mistake in terminology can be traced back to the ancient Romans who actually used pieces of lead to draw lines on papyrus scrolls in order to guide them in writing with a tiny brush called a pencillus. Lead is a very soft metal and pieces readily rub off. The Romans never realised that lead was potentially toxic.

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@ Metallic Half Moons
"Oh, Kat, this VR part reminds me of something in the paper today," announced Zip.
"What's that, Zip?" asked Kat.
"New sarcophagus unearthed in Eqypt! Archaeologists find a mummy wrapped in gold foil. It was the tomb of Pharaoh Rocher!"
Kat groaned quietly.

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@ Newton's Cradle
"Oh, Henry, this VR part reminds me of something in the paper today," announced Zip.
"What's that, Zip?" asked Henry.
"New sarcophagus unearthed in Eqypt! Archaeologists find a mummy wrapped in gold foil. It was the tomb of Pharaoh Rocher!"
Henry groaned quietly.

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On Track!
Just imagine where these tracks might lead ... what journeys will you go on in your mind? What can be seen past the curve round the bend?

@ On Track!
"Oh, Clover, this VR part reminds me of something in the paper today," announced Zip.
"What's that, Zip?" asked Clover.
"New sarcophagus unearthed in Eqypt! Archaeologists find a mummy wrapped in gold foil. It was the tomb of Pharaoh Rocher!"
Clover groaned quietly.

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@ Textured Aluminium Foil
One metal known as molybdenum was actually thought to be a carbon-rich substance known as graphite (common as a pencil lead) until 1781. This was not uncommon during the early days of scientific discovery.

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@ Oslo Subway Tunnel
Although substances such as aluminium and sodium are toxic to humans, other metals such as titanium will not react with any internal tissues. This is why titanium is often used to make bone braces and dental implants. Titanium will cannot be corroded by salt water, which is an important benefit for the shipping industry.

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@ Ornate Iron Ladder
Although substances such as aluminium and sodium are toxic to humans, other metals such as titanium will not react with any internal tissues. This is why titanium is often used to make bone braces and dental implants. Titanium will cannot be corroded by salt water, which is an important benefit for the shipping industry.

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Gridlock!
This stainless steel grid becomes a thing of beauty when you see the symmetry and precision of its shiny silver-coloured tubes.

@ Gridlock!
Zip has now completed her exploration of Metals. As she prepares to go home, she receives a wonderful gift!

Zip has enjoyed her tour of Metals, but it is time to go home now! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also enjoy exotic materials!