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@ Textured Green Metal Surface
PDC 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

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

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

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@ Corrugated Turquoise Metal
"I'm going to buy a bag of those silver stars, C.J," said PDC. "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, PDC!"

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

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

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

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@ Heaps of Silver
“They've got VR headsets for sale in the gift shop, PDC!” exclaimed Robby. “I'm very tempted!”
”Wow!” said PDC. "I'm tempted myself, but I imagine a decent headset would cost a good few golden moles!"

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

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

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

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@ Rusty Iron Surface
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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@ 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
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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A Whole Heap of Money
A pile of shiny euro coins!

@ A Whole Heap of Money
“They've got VR headsets for sale in the gift shop, PDC!” exclaimed Yozaria. “I'm very tempted!”
”Wow!” said PDC. "I'm tempted myself, but I imagine a decent headset would cost a good few golden moles!"

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@ Metallic Half Moons
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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@ Newton's Cradle
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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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!
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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@ Textured Aluminium Foil
Sound travels fifteen times faster through steel than air.

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@ Oslo Subway Tunnel
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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@ Ornate Iron Ladder
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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Gridlock!
This stainless steel grid becomes a thing of beauty when you see the symmetry and precision of its shiny silver-coloured tubes.

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

PDC 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!