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@ Textured Green Metal Surface
Baloo 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
"I'm going to buy a bag of those silver stars, Alvin," said Baloo. "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, Baloo!"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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, blade," said Baloo. "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, Baloo!"

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@ Antique Compass
"Oh, Choose a name, this VR part reminds me of something in the paper today," announced Baloo.
"What's that, Baloo?" 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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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, Baloo!” exclaimed Mystic. “I'm very tempted!”
”Wow!” said Baloo. "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
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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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
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
"Oh, Fancy, this VR part reminds me of something in the paper today," announced Baloo.
"What's that, Baloo?" asked Fancy.
"New sarcophagus unearthed in Eqypt! Archaeologists find a mummy wrapped in gold foil. It was the tomb of Pharaoh Rocher!"
Fancy groaned quietly.

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@ Ornate Iron Ladder
“They've got VR headsets for sale in the gift shop, Baloo!” exclaimed Smokey. “I'm very tempted!”
”Wow!” said Baloo. "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!
Baloo has now completed his exploration of Metals. As he prepares to go home, he receives a wonderful gift!

Baloo 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!