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Could a wireless radio network save a miner's life?
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Could a wireless radio network save a miner's life? Radios can alert miners of possible trouble. Learn about the value of a wireless radio network.
Platinum: What's So Special About the Shiny Metal?
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This white-hot metal not only makes beautiful jewelry, it's coveted for industrial, medical and military purposes too.
The Best Turquoise Is More Valuable Than Diamonds
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Cultures all over the world have treasured turquoise for its color and rarity for thousands of years — from Native American jewelry and Aztec and Mesoamerican art to King Tutankhamun's death mask.
Can You Identify the Minecraft Block From an Image?
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You've ventured the overworld and visited the nether, and you might have met the Ender Dragon. But have you memorized all your blocks along the way? Hopefully, you won't get stuck in the Bedrock on this quiz!
What is the biggest truck in the world?
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Just how big is the biggest truck in the world? Get the stats on size, payload and weight, and find who holds claim to "biggest truck in the world".
Cobalt: Essential for Batteries and Bright Blues
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Cobalt is associated with the color blue, but it's so needed for rechargeable batteries that the U.S. put it on the list of minerals it can't live without.
The True Story of Blood Diamonds
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Diamonds weren't even very popular before the 1930s. Stuff They Don't Want You To Know examines what made these stones so important -- and expensive.
Was the Cullinan Diamond a Royal Gift or Stolen Gem?
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It was the world's largest diamond when mined and today it's cut into nine gems that are all part of the British Crown Jewels. But since the death of Queen Elizabeth II, questions have emerged about its imperialist history.
How Steam Shovels Work
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Antique steam shovels can still be found rusting away at old mining sites or painstakingly restored and on display in museums the world over. How much do you know about these mammoth-sized digging tools?
American Flag Crafts and Activities
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American Flag Crafts and Activities for Kids help celebrate the family's favorite summer holiday, the Fourth of July. See patriotic activities here.