How much do you know about the materials that have made the human heart beat faster, kings to wage wars and queens to lose their head? Gold, diamonds, gemstones, pearls and other precious metals and stones - though money has changed a lot over the years, these materials and their worth have little changed. Enjoy and learn some fascinating facts about jewelry.
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Expand Your Knowledge with These Intriguing Facts
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I Never Knew These Amazing Facts. Did You?
A day you've learned something new is a day not wasted!
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These Extreme Engineering Projects Will Leave You in Awe
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These photographs are so famous, there is no chance you don't know them. But do you the absolutely incredible stories that led to those moments?
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While some people just love Halloween, there are others who don't bother with it at all. The owners of these houses certainly do though! Take a look.
These Photos Will Make You Rub Your Eyes in Puzzlement
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What Did the Earliest Photographs Look Like?
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Some beautiful moments are just meant to be shared, that's why I have to show you these incredible photographs. Take a look!
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If you have a tree stump in your garden that you can't get rid of, why not turn it into something beautiful?
Amsterdam 100 Years Ago: Incredible Old Photos!
Have a look at some of George Hendrik Breitner's photography, which captures Amsterdam as it was in the late 19th Century and the early 1900s.
Reviving History: AI-Generated Selfies of Iconic Figures
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Some Photos Require No Explanation Whatsoever!
Here are 16 photos, all of which speak more than a thousand words by themselves.
20 Stunning Photos Captured at the Perfect Moment
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You've Got to See This Award-Winning Aerial Photography!
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The Wildlife of Britain Has Never Looked More Amazing
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These Photos Bring to Life the Most Beautiful Reflections
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This Parisian Apartment Has Been Untouched for 70 Years!
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This Photographer Really Captures the Beauty of the Ocean...
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