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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1948

Page

5

Odd Facts From An Era Of Quirks And Quips

A roundup of curiosities notes early kerosene distillation in Ohio between 1856 and 1860 from Buena Vista shale and compares it to Scottish processes. It cites a nose specialist warning about dry indoor air in winter. It also reports on heartwood strength after fire or insect kill. The US Mint profits from coin metal value gaps.

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Mindoro Island Facts and Ancient Gem Speculations

Mindoro the seventh Philippine island by area and one of the most elevated after Mindanao. It features Mount Halcon at 8800 feet and a mountainous interior plateau. The rhimosa, a pea family plant, numbers about 300 species across regions in the Americas Africa and Asia. Science notes Arctic warmth in bygone ages allowing tropical flora to thrive. Jasper stones were valued in ancient times as powerful gems.

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