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@ Textured Green Metal Surface
Boots begins his 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

White Daisy 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
Iron is galvanised by dipping it into molten zinc. The galvanisation process helps prevent rust.

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@ Rural British Postbox
At 3,400 degrees C, tungsten has the highest melting point of any metal in pure form. (Although carbon remains solid at higher temperatures, it changes to a gas rather than melting into a liquid).

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@ Corrugated Turquoise Metal
It is estimated that it took nearly 74 hours to produce a single, Saxon-hardened sword, meaning it would take almost twenty years for ten smiths plus assistants to produce enough swords for five thousand soldiers.

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@ Antique Pocket Watch
Archaeologists believe that the earliest forms of metal welding date back to 3500 BCE.

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@ Weathered Turquoise Metal
"I'm going to buy a bag of those silver stars, Tiara Maxwell," said Boots. "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, Boots!"

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@ Textured Polished Metal
At 3,400 degrees C, tungsten has the highest melting point of any metal in pure form. (Although carbon remains solid at higher temperatures, it changes to a gas rather than melting into a liquid).

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@ Heaps of Silver
Touching stainless steel will remove the smell of garlic and onion from your hands!

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@ Iconic US mailbox
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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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
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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@ Red and Black Waves
Alloys contain two or more elements mixed together; usually two metals or a metal and a non-metal.

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@ Futuristic Cubes
At 3,400 degrees C, tungsten has the highest melting point of any metal in pure form. (Although carbon remains solid at higher temperatures, it changes to a gas rather than melting into a liquid).

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@ Rusty Iron Surface
Have you ever noticed how often brass doorknobs and handrails are used in public buildings? That’s because brass, a copper alloy, is naturally antibacterial. (But you should still wash your hands!)

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

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@ Steampunk
It is estimated that it took nearly 74 hours to produce a single, Saxon-hardened sword, meaning it would take almost twenty years for ten smiths plus assistants to produce enough swords for five thousand soldiers.

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@ Antique Compass
Up until the Middle Ages, there were only seven known metals: bronze, iron, gold, copper, silver, lead and mercury.

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

@ A Whole Heap of Money
Iron is the most abundant metal on earth—and it also makes up much of the Earth’s core. The most common metal found in the Earth’s crust, however, is aluminium.

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@ Metallic Half Moons
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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@ Newton's Cradle
"Oh, Tundra, this VR part reminds me of something in the paper today," announced Boots.
"What's that, Boots?" asked Tundra.
"New sarcophagus unearthed in Eqypt! Archaeologists find a mummy wrapped in gold foil. It was the tomb of Pharaoh Rocher!"
Tundra 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!
The Eiffel Tower is about six inches taller in the summer than in the winter. Why? Because steel and iron expand when heated.

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@ Textured Aluminium Foil
Alloys contain two or more elements mixed together; usually two metals or a metal and a non-metal.

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@ Oslo Subway Tunnel
Silver conducts electricity better than any other metal.

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@ Ornate Iron Ladder
Alloys contain two or more elements mixed together; usually two metals or a metal and a non-metal.

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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!
Boots has now completed his exploration of Metals. As he prepares to go home, he receives a wonderful gift!

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