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@ Textured Green Metal Surface
I. M. Ginger Snaps 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

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, Choose a name," said I. M. Ginger Snaps. "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, I. M. Ginger Snaps!"

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@ Rural British Postbox
"I'm going to buy a bag of those silver stars, Stingray Mulder," said I. M. Ginger Snaps. "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, I. M. Ginger Snaps!"

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@ Corrugated Turquoise Metal
"I'm going to buy a bag of those silver stars, Brown Bobby," said I. M. Ginger Snaps. "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, I. M. Ginger Snaps!"

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@ Antique Pocket Watch
“They've got VR headsets for sale in the gift shop, I. M. Ginger Snaps!” exclaimed Khisanth. “I'm very tempted!”
”Wow!” said I. M. Ginger Snaps. "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, Kat," said I. M. Ginger Snaps. "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, I. M. Ginger Snaps!"

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

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@ Heaps of Silver
“They've got VR headsets for sale in the gift shop, I. M. Ginger Snaps!” exclaimed Trinity. “I'm very tempted!”
”Wow!” said I. M. Ginger Snaps. "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, Choose a name, this VR part reminds me of something in the paper today," announced I. M. Ginger Snaps.
"What's that, I. M. Ginger Snaps?" 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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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, Tigger," said I. M. Ginger Snaps. "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, I. M. Ginger Snaps!"

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

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@ Futuristic Cubes
"I'm going to buy a bag of those silver stars, lady ciganko," said I. M. Ginger Snaps. "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, I. M. Ginger Snaps!"

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@ Rusty Iron Surface
"I'm going to buy a bag of those silver stars, Fiona," said I. M. Ginger Snaps. "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, I. M. Ginger Snaps!"

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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, Andrew," said I. M. Ginger Snaps. "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, I. M. Ginger Snaps!"

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@ Antique Compass
"Oh, Icicle, this VR part reminds me of something in the paper today," announced I. M. Ginger Snaps.
"What's that, I. M. Ginger Snaps?" asked Icicle.
"New sarcophagus unearthed in Eqypt! Archaeologists find a mummy wrapped in gold foil. It was the tomb of Pharaoh Rocher!"
Icicle 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, I. M. Ginger Snaps!” exclaimed Sunshine. “I'm very tempted!”
”Wow!” said I. M. Ginger Snaps. "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
“They've got VR headsets for sale in the gift shop, I. M. Ginger Snaps!” exclaimed Trinity. “I'm very tempted!”
”Wow!” said I. M. Ginger Snaps. "I'm tempted myself, but I imagine a decent headset would cost a good few golden moles!"

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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!
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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@ Textured Aluminium Foil
“They've got VR headsets for sale in the gift shop, I. M. Ginger Snaps!” exclaimed poddu laddoo. “I'm very tempted!”
”Wow!” said I. M. Ginger Snaps. "I'm tempted myself, but I imagine a decent headset would cost a good few golden moles!"

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@ Oslo Subway Tunnel
"I'm going to buy a bag of those silver stars, Shadow," said I. M. Ginger Snaps. "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, I. M. Ginger Snaps!"

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

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

I. M. Ginger Snaps 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!