Solar models were teaching tools
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Solar eclipses have fascinated observers for thousands of years. The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle pointed to the round shadows ... Continue Reading →
French bread boxes were ornate
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Many of us have a bread box in the kitchen. It’s usually a simple, purely utilitarian affair made of metal or plastic; nothing ... Continue Reading →
Identifying glass can be a challenge
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Glass can be notoriously difficult to identify. Signatures, if there are any, can be faked, molds can be reused, and glassmakers often imitated ... Continue Reading →
Snakes often appear in art
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Whether it’s as subtle as the serpentine front of a Chippendale chest or as lifelike as the three-dimensional snakes that ... Continue Reading →
Stick clocks kept time in Japan
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In 1905, Albert Einstein published his theory of special relativity, teaching the world that time is relative. In the science fiction ... Continue Reading →
Magic lanterns date to 1650s
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According to author Arthur C. Clarke, “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” Look at ... Continue Reading →
Tea trolleys became cocktail carts
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It’s probably no surprise that the tea trolley emerged in Victorian England. Just the words “tea trolley” ... Continue Reading →
Advertising bookmarks included pickles
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Avid readers, do you find yourselves in a pickle when you lose your place in a book? All right, maybe that’s a little labored. ... Continue Reading →
Bates was king of enamels
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He’s not an official symbol of Valentine’s Day, but it seems like the right time to have the King of Hearts make an appearance. This King ... Continue Reading →
Amethyst popular color for decorative glass
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Amethyst, a variety of quartz with a vivid purple color, is the birthstone for February. It’s also a highly sought color for ... Continue Reading →
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