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The World Mined 2.8 Billion Tonnes of Metals In 2021!

What Metals Do We Mine the Most? This Graph Shows All!

Metal is all around us. From the devices we use to the buildings we live in; metals are used in almost everything.

Design & Photography

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Goldsmithing Expert Turns a Metal Blob into Pure Gold!

in gold working (and a fair bit of chemistry), take old junky gold that has accumulated many other metals and dirt, and turns it, through a dedicated and fascinating process, into pure 24-carat gold.

This Metal Can Remember Its Original Shape When Heated!

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Nitinol: The Metal With a Memory!

Nitinol is one of the coolest metals on the planet. You see, this alloy is known as “a metal with memory” because of its remarkable ability to return to its original shape when heated. This isn’t all. Reports say that this industrial gem will play a key role in NASA’s next mission to Mars!

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21 Incredible Items Unearthed by Metal Detectors

One hobby that is actually surprisingly popular is metal detecting. The benefit of this activity is that it could lead to discovering a jackpot. For example, in 2009, an amateur named Terry Herbert unearthed the Staffordshire Hoard using a store-bought metal detector.

Nature

The Strangest Creatures on Earth: Magnetic Deep Sea Snails

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The Shell of This Weird Deep Sea Snail Is Made of Metal

Also, their bodies are covered in metal armor, with some species even being magnetic.

Turning Scrap Metal Into Art – 17 Amazing Pictures

What would you do with a pile of scrap metal? You would probably sell it off, right? Or simply discard it. At best, you would consider giving it away at a recycling center. Ever thought of turning it into a beautiful piece of art?

New and Creative Ways to Upcycle Metal Objects

Metal’s durability and versatility make it an ideal material for upcycling. The benefits of upcycling metal are significant. Many everyday metal objects can be transformed into new, useful items with a little creativity. Here are a few ideas on how you can upcycle metal.

Health

8 Possible Causes For Metallic Taste in Your Mouth

Discover Why There's a Metallic Taste in Your Mouth

Below, we've listed 8 of the most common causes for a metallic taste in your mouth. Keep reading to learn all about them. 1.

A Bacteria That Turns Toxic Metals Into Gold

These Bacteria Can Turn Toxic Metal Compounds Into Gold

They play many different roles in life on earth, with one of the most surprising being that some of them can actually purify precious metals.

Riddles & Quizzes

QUIZ: What Do You Know About Metals?

Content QUIZ: What Do You Know About Metals? quiz They are so handy and helpful to our tools and technology, but what do you really know about them?

Magnificent Metal Sculptures of Animals Made From Cutlery

His passion for creating sculptures out of metallic materials began in 2006 when he worked as a director of the Center de Beaux-Arts in Greenville. To this day, Wilson continues sculpting his creations out of recovered parts.

16 Gorgeous Animal Sculptures Created by Barbara Franc

Stunning Scrap Metal Animals by the Sculptor Barbara Franc

Using mostly scrap metal as well as wires and other discarded items , Franc has given the world stunningly intricate animal sculptures like these beauties below. 1. Huntley and Palmer the Zebras 2. Nuthatch 3. Badger 4. Highland hares 5. The Fox and the Hen 6. Dog 7. Alpaca 8.

Health

10 Causes for That Metallic Taste in Your Mouth

Metallic Taste in Your Mouth? Here Are 10 Possible Causes

Multivitamins, for example, contain heavy metals such as copper, zinc or chromium, which by their nature cause a metallic taste in the mouth. Certain cold remedies also contain zinc, which helps to heal the body but also causes this disturbing phenomenon.

See Extinct & Living Insects Like Never Before - 17 Photos

Accurate Replicas of Extinct Insects Made of Metal - Wow!

We are about to show you the most accurate and realistic metal replicas of insects and arthropods you will ever see. Some of these animals can be found in the world today, while others have vanished millions of years ago.

Vehicles of Ground, Air & Water

From Scrap Metal to Luxury Sports Car in 5 Years

It took about 50 artists, 5 years, and several tons of scrap steel, and it's finally here: a collection of luxury sports cars replicas made entirely out of scrap metal.

Some Great and Cheap Ways You Can Remove Rust from Metal

It develops when oxygen mixes with the metal's atoms, creating an entirely new compound which weakens the chemical bonds of the metal itself. The main trigger for this process is water, which penetrates microscopic cracks in the metal's surface and reacts with other elements to form acids.

Cool Experiments: Filling a Shell With Molten Aluminum

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Man Poured Metal Inside a Seashell. See What Happened

In it, this man decided to fill a seashell with molten aluminum and make a metal cast of its inner structure. Both the results and the process are fascinating!

What Is Laser and How Does It Actually Work?

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How Can Laser Cut Through Metal and Make Incisions?

Did you know the word laser is actually an acronym? It stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Its potential was first theorized by Einstein in 1917, and was realized in..

Wonderful Art Sculptures Made of Scrap Metal

Have You Ever Seen Sculptures This Detailed? Stunning!

Most of the time, sculptures are made of wood, clay or stone, but have you ever seen a statue made of scrap metal? Hasan Novrozi is a talented designer that makes wonderful art sculptures from scrap metal.

These Scrap Metal Sculptures Are So Creative!

Artist Sculpts Lifelike Figures Out of Old Car Parts

Also known as The Car Part Sculptor , the artist spends a lot of time collecting hundreds of components salvaged from vintage cars to sculpt his unique metal figures. Corbett’s enthusiasm for racing cars and bikes is reflected in his works.

The True Extraterrestrial Origins of the Mineral Gold

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Humans Enjoy Gold Now But Its Origins Are Extraterrestrial

Believe it or not, the mineral from which our most precious metal, gold, is derived from, was formed in the depths of space. The very same gold used in jewelry, coinage, and art, embedded itself in the Earth’s crust during a series of cataclysmic stellar explosions of supernovae.

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Should You Choose or Avoid Copper Pans?

Copper is a highly reactive, highly conductive metal. We need it in our bodies in very small amounts, as it plays a role in countless biological processes. It is even antibacterial! Why, then, do we all rarely cook in copper pans? This video will help you decide.

How to Differentiate Real Jewelry From Fakes

Learn How to Spot Fake Jewelry With This Guide

Metals 1. Know the hallmark One of the easiest ways to identify whether a metal is real or fake is to identify the hallmark. You can find a list of hallmarks that different metals have online, and compare this information with the information on your jewelry item.