Amethyst is a variety of silicon quartz, characterized by its unique purple hue. Amethyst is one of the most well known semi-precious gems in the world,…
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What is a sow bug? A sow bug, also sometimes known as a woodlouse, is an oval creature not larger than 1 centimeter long, with…
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Unfortunately, bed bugs are not a thing of the past for many people. Are you wondering if bed bugs can fly, jump, and itch? Bed…
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The German cockroach (Blatella germanica) is a species of cockroach under the order Blattodea commonly found all over the world. Related to the common wood termite,…
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The map of Colorado shows just how beautiful the state is. Colorado consists of the Colorado Plateau, the southern Rocky Mountains, and the Great Plains….
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Obsidian is a natural glass formed by the meeting of lava from an erupting volcano with cold air or water, imbuing obsidian with all four elements:…
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Moldavite is a projectile rock formed by meteor impact and found primarily around southern Germany. It is believed to have been formed around 15 million…
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Living off of the coast of Africa, there are only thirty African (or the West Indian Ocean) coelacanths known to exist today. Despite the rarity of…
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Citrine is an incredible mineral variety of quartz with interesting properties and characteristics. Citrine is a quartz characterized by its yellow or, sometimes even orange, color….
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