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@ Textured Green Metal Surface
Afni 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

Blue And Copper 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, Sabrina," said Afni. "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, Afni!"

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

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

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@ Antique Pocket Watch
"I'm going to buy a bag of those silver stars, O.M.G," said Afni. "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, Afni!"

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

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@ Textured Polished Metal
"I'm going to buy a bag of those silver stars, Brownie," said Afni. "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, Afni!"

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

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

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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
"I'm going to buy a bag of those silver stars, Choose a name," said Afni. "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, Afni!"

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@ Red and Black Waves
"I'm going to buy a bag of those silver stars, Emerald," said Afni. "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, Afni!"

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@ Futuristic Cubes
"I'm going to buy a bag of those silver stars, Charlie," said Afni. "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, Afni!"

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@ Rusty Iron Surface
"Oh, LoosaAppa, this VR part reminds me of something in the paper today," announced Afni.
"What's that, Afni?" 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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@ Antique Street Lamps
Oh look ... you found a truly unique little penguin!

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@ Steampunk
“They've got VR headsets for sale in the gift shop, Afni!” exclaimed T.C.. “I'm very tempted!”
”Wow!” said Afni. "I'm tempted myself, but I imagine a decent headset would cost a good few golden moles!"

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@ Antique Compass
"I'm going to buy a bag of those silver stars, Julius," said Afni. "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, Afni!"

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

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

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

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@ Newton's Cradle
"I'm going to buy a bag of those silver stars, Kaycee," said Afni. "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, Afni!"

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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!
"I'm going to buy a bag of those silver stars, Peaches," said Afni. "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, Afni!"

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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
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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@ Ornate Iron Ladder
“They've got VR headsets for sale in the gift shop, Afni!” exclaimed Bubble T. “I'm very tempted!”
”Wow!” said Afni. "I'm tempted myself, but I imagine a decent headset would cost a good few golden moles!"

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

Afni 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!