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@ Textured Green Metal Surface
Pearl 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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, Mister," said Pearl. "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, Pearl!"

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

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

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

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

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@ Steampunk
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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@ Antique Compass
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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A Whole Heap of Money
A pile of shiny euro coins!

@ A Whole Heap of Money
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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@ 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
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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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, Nimitz," said Pearl. "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, Pearl!"

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

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@ Oslo Subway Tunnel
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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@ 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!
Pearl has now completed her exploration of Metals. As she prepares to go home, she receives a wonderful gift!

Pearl 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!