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Nivôse
The first month of winter, celebrating snow.
Minerals
IX: Marble
What happened 300 years ago on Marble Island?
Minerals
VIII: Limestone
The origin of toothpaste involves a rock star.
Minerals
VII: Marl
Wait, what the heck is marl anyway?
Minerals
VI: Flint
Flint won't strike a spark without steel.
Animals
V: Rabbit
How one island in Japan became only for rabbits.
Minerals
IV: Sandstone
Whose naked butt stands guard at Bergheim's gate?
Minerals
III: Slate
How the blind can handwrite in braille.
Minerals
II: Clay
A look at who's eaten clay and why.
Minerals
I: Granite
The only island good enough to make curling stones.
Tools
X: Flail
Why are pharaohs always holding funny flails?
Minerals
IX: Saltpeter
The secrets of saltpeter changed history.
Fuel
VIII: Manure
A look at how science catches up to knowledge.