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Ancient Tweezers, Modern Leprosy, Space Rock Recycling

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

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The Mystery of Ancient Iron Artifacts

This chapter explores the mystery behind ancient iron artifacts that were forged before the smelting of iron was known. It discusses the analysis of these artifacts using a portable x-ray fluorescent spectrometer to determine their origin. The chapter also delves into the rarity and historical significance of space iron.

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