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Arabian Camel  Camel populations thrive in the driest, hottest, and most barren parts of the globe. Even though they manage to get enough food, what do they eat in places that seem devoid of life? How many hump should a camel have? Dromedaries, also known as Arabian camels, only have one hump, but it is very useful. There are up to 80 pounds of fat stored in the hump, which camels can convert into water and energy when food is unavailable. Camels are able to travel up to 10 …

Samovar In Russia, a samovar is a metal container traditionally used to heat and boil water. In spite of its origin in Russia , the samovar is well known outside of Russia and has spread through Russian culture throughout Eastern Europe, Central and South Asia , IRAN and Turkey. As heated water is typically used to make tea, many samovars have a ring-shaped attachment around the chimney that can hold a teapot filled with tea concentrate to heat. Traditional samovars heat water with coal …

Copper  The versatility of copper allows it to be used for everything from building pipes to conducting electricity. The evolution from using stones to using metals occurred during the New Stone Age, when humans gradually switched from using stones to using metals. Currently, Chile has the largest copper mines. Copper is found and mined globally. Healing Benefits Many arthritis sufferers wear copper jewelry because copper has long been known to reduce inflammation and …

Roselite Roselite is a rare mineral that is so named due to its magenta- or rose-colored crystals. Though it doesn't have any industrial uses, handsome specimens are highly valued by collectors, and large crystals can be carved for jewelry and other ornaments. While roselite is found across the globe, most of it originates in Germany, where it was first described. healing benefits The mineral roselite is believed to help bind the physical, emotional, and spiritual characteristics of a …

Cinnabar The mercury-containing mineral cinnabar has been mined since ancient times and historically used to create deep red dyes. Centuries-old lacquerware from Song dynasty China is still vibrant due to cinnabar dyeing. The use of this mineral as a dye has largely been discontinued since its toxicity was discovered. It is still mined as a mercury source. Healing Properties Cinnabar is believed by some to purify the mind and the body. This refers to the removal of toxins and purification …