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Fordite is made of many layers of automotive paint that have cured. It can be cut and polished for jewelry, much like a natural mineral. #earthmounds #fordite #learning #mineral #history #geology #education #rockhound #minerals #culture #geologist #cars

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Petrified wood is wood that has turned to stone! This is a type of fossil. Depending on which minerals have replaced the plant matter, petrified wood can vary in color. #earthmounds #fossil #learning #petrifiedwood #education  #learn #teaching #sketch #draw #language

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Ginger is a root, so is a carrot! #earthmounds #root #roots #plants #learning #botanical #education #plant #learn #english #teaching #garden #bloom #sketch #gardening

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The surface of the Earth is a very convenient place to gaze at the stars. #earthmounds #nasa #astronomy #galaxy #learning #space #telescope #education #cosmos #universe #learn #english #teaching #stargazing #learningisfun #science #stars #astrophotography #milkyway #language

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Beach Boys or Rolling Stones? #webcomic #nature #learning #earthmounds #science #vocabulary #characterdesign

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Did you know that Ancient Egyptians used to put moldy bread on wounds to help prevent infections and promote healing? Many fungi have antibiotic properties. #earthmounds #mold #history #learning #biology #science #ecology #wildlife #natural #conservation #naturelovers

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Fun fact: coniferous trees don't live in caves but stalagmites do. #science #jokes #webcomic #science #illustration #earthmounds

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The enigma diamond is out of this world! Experts believe this one was formed when a meteor collided with Earth, or was part of the makeup of a meteor. #earthmounds #science #enigma #enigmadiamond #learning #geology #education #rockhound #minerals #learn #english #teaching