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The History of Toasters, From Roman Times to Today

Toasting began as a method of prolonging the life of bread. It was initially toasted over open fires with tools to hold it in place until it was properly browned. Toasting was a very common activity in Roman times; "tostum" is the Latin word for scorching or burning. As the Romans traveled throughout Europe vanquishing their foes in early times, it's said that they took their toasted bread right along with them.
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The Netherlands' Sarah (50th) Birthday Tradition

When you celebrate your 50th birthday, some might see you as being "over the hill." In contrast, the Sarah tradition in the Netherlands honors a woman gaining wisdom through experience. It is a milestone birthday that many look forward to. Many consider it a cause to have a huge party. Origin of the "Sarah" Birthday A tradition that hails from the Netherlands, the "Sarah birthday" is celebrated when a woman turns 50 and becomes a "Sarah.
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What Is the Sun Made Of? Table of Element Composition

You may know the Sun consists mainly of hydrogen and helium. Have you ever wondered what about the other elements in the Sun? About 67 chemical elements have been detected in the sun. I'm sure you're not surprised that hydrogen is the most abundant element, accounting for over 90% of the atoms and over 70% of solar mass.
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Why Is Mercury a Liquid?

Mercury is the only metal that is a liquid at normal temperatures and pressure. But, why is mercury a liquid? What makes this element so special? Basically, it's because mercury is bad at sharing…electrons, that is. Most metal atoms readily share valence electrons with other atoms. The electrons in a mercury atom are bound more tightly than usual to the nucleus.
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Poekilopleuron

Name: Poekilopleuron (Greek for "varied ribs"); pronounced POY-kill-oh-PLOOR-on Habitat: Woodlands of western Europe Historical Period: Middle Jurassic (170-165 million years ago) Size and Weight: About 23 feet long and one ton Diet: Meat Distinguishing Characteristics: Large size; bipedal posture; relatively long arms About Poekilopleuron Poekilopleuron had the misfortune to be discovered in the early 19th century, at a time when virtually every large theropod was being assigned as a species of Megalosaurus (the first dinosaur ever to be named).
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