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2. Orichalcum - Wikipedia

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   Orichalcum or aurichalcum / ˌ ɔːr ɪ ˈ k æ l k ə m / is a metal mentioned in several ancient writings, including the story of Atlantis in the Critias of Plato.Within the dialogue, Critias (460–403 BC) says that orichalcum had been considered second only to gold in value and had been found and mined in many parts of Atlantis in ancient times, but that by Critias's own time, orichalcum ...

3. Manilla (money) - Wikipedia

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   An Okpoho-type manilla from south-eastern Nigeria Manilla bundle of copper and copper alloys, various eras, West Africa. Manillas [pronunciation?] are a form of commodity money, usually made of bronze or copper, which were used in West Africa. [1] They were produced in large numbers in a wide range of designs, sizes, and weights.

4. Brass - Wikipedia

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   Islamic Golden Age brass astrolabe Brass lectern with an eagle. Attributed to Aert van Tricht, Limburg (Netherlands), c. 1500.. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, in proportions which can be varied to achieve different colours and mechanical, electrical, acoustic and chemical properties, [1] but copper typically has the larger proportion, generally 66% copper and 34% zinc.

5. Pretoria Metal Pressings - Wikipedia

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   Another business area is the production of brass. Every year over 25,000 t are produced for the production of cartridge cases within South Africa and for export. PMP makes large-caliber sniper rifle NTW-20 [ 8 ] and the Neopup Personal Assault Weapon .

6. Mid-century modern - Wikipedia

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   Mid-century modern (MCM) is a movement in interior design, product design, graphic design, architecture and urban development that was present in all the world, but more popular in North America, Brazil and Europe from roughly 1945 to 1970 during the United States's post-World War II period.

7. Bears reportedly request permission from Cowboys to interview ...

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   The search for a new Chicago Bears coach is on in earnest with the conclusion of the NFL's regular season, and it reportedly includes a surprising new candidate.