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The controversial origin of a symbol of the American west

Posted on 16 March 2017 by admin

New research has identified North America’s oldest bison fossils and helped construct a bison genealogy establishing that a common maternal ancestor arrived between 130,000 and 195,000 years ago, during a previous ice age. Paleontology News — ScienceDaily

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eartharchives: Silver?s symbol is Ag, from Latin word…

Posted on 5 August 2016 by admin

eartharchives: Silver?s symbol is Ag, from Latin word ?argentum?, but the common name ?silver? comes from the Old English word ‘seolfor?. #science #nature #geology #minerals #rocks #infographic #earth #silver http://ift.tt/1KCVgWb Geology Nerd

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Michelangelo’s David to be symbol of Milan Expo 2015

Posted on 29 November 2013 by admin

(By Denis Greenan). (ANSA) – Milan, November 29 – Michelangelo’s iconic statue of David will be the symbol of the Italian Pavilion at the Milan Expo 2015 global trade convention, officials announced this week.The copy of the David, an emblem … Continue reading →

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