Unicorn Herds in the Magical Metal Horn Tribe

The tribe of metal horned unicorns from Unimaise is broken down into different sets of individuals grouped together by type of metal related magic.  These groups are called Herds.  While there are many more Unicorn Herds than those listed below, the different herds of the remaining 12 members of the Tribe of Metal Horned unicorns are 1) Pilot Herd, 2) Navigator Herd, 3) Medical Herd, 4) Water Purification Herd, 5) Scientific Herd, 6) Chef Herd, 7) Communicator Herd, 8) Styling Herd, 9) Psychology Herd, 10) Musical Herd, 11) Defender Herd, and 12) Empath Herd. Read more.

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Dysprosium Element Facts

The Magical Periodic Table Element – Dysprosium

Metals and different elements from the periodic table can all seem magical. Dysprosium seems magical because of its unique properties and applications in various industries. Dysprosium is a rare earth element that belongs to the lanthanide series. It was discovered in 1886 by French chemist Paul Émile Lecoq de Boisbaudran. Dysprosium gets its name from the Greek word “dysprositos,” which means hard to obtain.  

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Uses For Copper

Copper and Otzi the Iceman

Otzi the Iceman, a male from 3300 – 3200 BC was found with an axe blade of 99% pure copper.

Otzi the Iceman, also known as the Similaun Man, is a well-known archaeological finding that has fascinated scientists for years. Otzi is known as one of the oldest and best-preserved human remains that were found in the European Alps. His discovery was made by two hikers in 1991, deep in the Ă–tztal Alps on the border between Austria and Italy. Read more.

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Uses of Brass

Brass and Compasses

Magnetic compasses were first used by the Chinese around 1100 CE. The use of a compass has been a fundamental tool for navigation for centuries. It began in China around the 11th century with the invention of the magnetic compass, which utilized the earth’s magnetic fields to align a needle and determine direction. This new device revolutionized the world of navigation and was soon used by explorers, pirates, and sailors on their voyages. Read more.

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