This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Tell Me Why contest and world’s largest diamond facts
A children’s page explains how diamonds form and grow through deep Earth processes, cites famous stones like Cullinan and Koh-i-nor, and notes carats as the weight unit. It invites readers to submit questions, riddles, and personal luck stories to win Britannica Junior volumes and related prizes.
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Nancy Hooker
Beverly Hills
Calif
South Africa
India
Brazil
Michael Jones
Portsmouth