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Cornbread Is the Heart of Down-Home Cooking
Dulan’s Soul Food Kitchen | Terry Dulan
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Mark Dion Tar Pits
Artist Mark Dion's Deep Dive Into The Tar Pits
What blows this celebrated artist's mind? Microscopic ice age plants and rat poop
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The Pink Starburst. Pink diamond.
Fascinating Facets: The Pink Starburst Diamond
The dazzling science behind this precious gem
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Earth's First Giant
The two-meter skull of a humongous new ichthyosaur species, Earth’s first known giant creature, reveals how both the extinct marine reptiles and modern whales became giants.
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The Science of Rare Jewels
Explore every facet of gems and jewelry at Brilliance: The Art and Science of Rare Jewels
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Blue Splendor of Ceylon
The Splendor of Sapphires
Earth’s history through the lens of a precious gem
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