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Uncle Ray's Corner Science feature explains coal and mirages
The column answers questions about whether coal is a mineral and explains its plant origins, then defines mirage including how light refraction creates reflections. It notes coal beds date back to ancient plants and urges teachers to submit science questions for World Book Encyclopedia prizes.
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