Pearls from the Southland: welcome to the shimmering, sun-kissed, pearl-laden waters ... of Arkansas!

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Arkansas has a thriving natural fresh-water pearl industry which began in the late 19th century. Although pearls were the primary source of income for many pearl gatherers, enterprising individuals began button-making factories using the shells of the pearl-growing mussels.

Economic aspects, Arkansas, Jewelry industry

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Dig those dinos

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Dinosaur digging in Montana is commonplace since the area is filled with fossilized bones, eggs, nests and the young of the dinosaurs. The Museum of the Rockies gives visitors a chance to view how dinosaurs lived and to recreate their habits.

Reports, Montana, Dinosaurs, Fossils, Museum of the Rockies, Bozeman, Montana

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Subterranean surrealism

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The splendors of fairly-recently discovered Kartchner Caverns is described. The underground wonderland was opened to the public in 1999.

Arizona, Caves, Gems, Precious stones

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