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@ Textured Green Metal Surface
Flitter 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

Navy Flower Power Egg
The first painted eggs came from Mesopotamia, and because eggs were forbidden food during Lent, people painted eggs while Lent was being observed—after Lent, they would eat the eggs on Easter Day.

Beautifully decorated eggs “pysanka” are associated with Ukraine, and the oldest painted egg that was unearthed in northern Ukraine is dated to the end of the 17th century.

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@ Iconic Route 66 Neon Sign
"I'm going to buy a bag of those silver stars, Babette," said Flitter. "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, Flitter!"

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@ Rural British Postbox
"I'm going to buy a bag of those silver stars, Grace," said Flitter. "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, Flitter!"

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

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@ Antique Pocket Watch
“They've got VR headsets for sale in the gift shop, Flitter!” exclaimed Talos. “I'm very tempted!”
”Wow!” said Flitter. "I'm tempted myself, but I imagine a decent headset would cost a good few golden moles!"

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@ Weathered Turquoise Metal
"I'm going to buy a bag of those silver stars, Choose a name," said Flitter. "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, Flitter!"

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@ Textured Polished Metal
“They've got VR headsets for sale in the gift shop, Flitter!” exclaimed Waylon. “I'm very tempted!”
”Wow!” said Flitter. "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, Midnight Majesty, this VR part reminds me of something in the paper today," announced Flitter.
"What's that, Flitter?" asked Midnight Majesty.
"New sarcophagus unearthed in Eqypt! Archaeologists find a mummy wrapped in gold foil. It was the tomb of Pharaoh Rocher!"
Midnight Majesty groaned quietly.

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@ Iconic US mailbox
"I'm going to buy a bag of those silver stars, Pixie," said Flitter. "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, Flitter!"

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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
"Oh, Bot 22042021, this VR part reminds me of something in the paper today," announced Flitter.
"What's that, Flitter?" asked Bot 22042021.
"New sarcophagus unearthed in Eqypt! Archaeologists find a mummy wrapped in gold foil. It was the tomb of Pharaoh Rocher!"
Bot 22042021 groaned quietly.

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

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

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

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

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@ Steampunk
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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@ Antique Compass
“They've got VR headsets for sale in the gift shop, Flitter!” exclaimed Fino. “I'm very tempted!”
”Wow!” said Flitter. "I'm tempted myself, but I imagine a decent headset would cost a good few golden moles!"

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

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

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@ Metallic Half Moons
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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@ Newton's Cradle
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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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!
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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@ Textured Aluminium Foil
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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@ Oslo Subway Tunnel
Iron is galvanised by dipping it into molten zinc. The galvanisation process helps prevent rust.

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@ Ornate Iron Ladder
Iron is galvanised by dipping it into molten zinc. The galvanisation process helps prevent rust.

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

Flitter 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!