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Inside each sealed bag is one authenticated meteorite fragment, selected from eight scientifically significant specimens originating from asteroids, protoplanets, and even other worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2464\"\u003eEach meteorite was recovered by \u003cstrong data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003eIMCA-affiliated meteorite hunters\u003c\/strong\u003e, classified by laboratories, and prepared for collectors in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003emuseum-style display capsule\u003c\/strong\u003e. A Certificate of Authenticity and information card accompany every sample, documenting its official name, type, class, and scientific significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2636\"\u003eThese fragments represent materials forged in violent collisions, ancient nebular dust, and planetary crusts that formed \u003cstrong data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2635\"\u003ebillions of years before human history began\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2839\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2657\"\u003eRarity matters.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunar and martian meteorites—along with Allende and Vesta specimens—are exceedingly rare in nature, and their market value can be many times the price of this blind bag. Lucky collectors could pull an investment grade meteorite at a great discount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"2869\"\u003eCosmology Series 1\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"2869\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2845\" data-end=\"2867\"\u003e(\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"2974\"\u003e⭑ = Rarity)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2870\" data-end=\"3609\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2870\" data-end=\"2957\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2891\"\u003eCampo del Cielo\u003c\/strong\u003e – Iron meteorite from Argentina’s massive impact event.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2870\" data-end=\"2957\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"2974\"\u003eAllende ⭑⭑\u003c\/strong\u003e – One of the most famous meteorites in history; packed with calcium-aluminum inclusions from the early solar system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3197\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3122\"\u003eNWA 14685 (Lunar) ⭑⭑⭑\u003c\/strong\u003e – Actual material from the Moon, launched into space by ancient impacts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3198\" data-end=\"3303\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3200\" data-end=\"3234\"\u003eNWA 13632 (Early Solar System)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Brecciated meteorite containing some of the oldest solids known.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3304\" data-end=\"3380\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3306\" data-end=\"3319\"\u003eNWA 14460\u003c\/strong\u003e – Primitive chondrite rich in early solar system textures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3464\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3383\" data-end=\"3410\"\u003eNWA 13187 (Martian) ⭑⭑⭑\u003c\/strong\u003e – A piece of Mars, blasted free by asteroid impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3465\" data-end=\"3549\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3467\" data-end=\"3496\"\u003eNWA 7831 (Asteroid Vesta)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"2974\"\u003e⭑ \u003c\/strong\u003e– HED meteorite from Vesta’s differentiated crust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3550\" data-end=\"3609\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3552\" data-end=\"3575\"\u003eMystery Meteorite ⭑\u003c\/strong\u003e – A surprise classified specimen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEvery blind bag includes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Meteorite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeteorite Info\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Stemcell Science Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49437847060765,"sku":"ME-4364","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/0158\/2449\/files\/IMG_6716-2.jpg?v=1764881840"},{"product_id":"liquid-thickener","title":"Liquid Thickener","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou've probably never wanted your water to have the consistency of syrup. But for those who need to easily increase the viscosity of liquids, our liquid thickener is a game-changer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed in dysphagia management, food science, and kitchen experiments, this mix-in transforms thin liquids into smooth, controlled textures, making them easier to swallow. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiquid thickeners blend many liquids seamlessly without turning them into a lumpy disaster or altering the flavor. They’re perfect for creating custom textures, experimenting with culinary foams, or even making your own non-Newtonian fluids—because who wouldn’t want to turn juice into something that resists force like oobleck? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you need a nectar-thick sip, a honey-smooth gulp, or a pudding-like hold- the-spoon-upright moment, liquid thickener keeps your drinks (or other liquids) under control and scientifically fascinating. Hydration has never been this weird—or this fun. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stemcell Science Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49807013904669,"sku":"LI-4469","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/0158\/2449\/files\/IMG_5511.jpg?v=1745008497"},{"product_id":"space-shuttle-challenger-flown-lrsi-tile-fragment","title":"Space Shuttle Challenger - Flown LRSI Tile Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/challenger-tile-front-ii_1024x1024.png?v=1648473877\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Front of the Specimen Card featuring NASA image STS07-32-1702. Taken on June 22, 1983, during STS-7.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Space Shuttle \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChallenger \u003c\/i\u003e(OV-099)\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ewas the second of the space shuttles in the program to enter orbit, embarking on its maiden voyage on April 4, 1983. Over the course of its ten missions, the shuttle gathered scientific data, repaired satellites, and brought the first African-American to space, Guion Bluford.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis specimen is a mission-flown tile fragment from the Space Shuttle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eChallenger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. Known as a low-temperature surface insulation tile (LRSI), the tile is comprised of low-density silica. The tiles protected parts of the orbiter exposed to temperatures in excess of 1,200°F and below 0°F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/CHALLENGER-MAIN-001_1024x1024.jpg?v=1648487637\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAbove: Space Shuttle Challenger LRSI Tile with typical NASA scrap tags.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEach tile was unique, specifically designed to meet the exact shape, weight, and temperature resistance required at its location on the craft. NASA disposition paperwork received with this item indicates this particular tile was removed after the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eChallenger’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e sixth mission (STS-41-G) which flew on October 5, 1984.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/CHALLENGER-DETAIL-001_1024x1024.jpg?v=1648487728\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAbove: Closeup of the reverse side of the tile. The red coating is actually a silicone adhesive called RTV 560. This phenyl methyl silicone is filled with iron oxide, hence the red color. It has high heat conductivity and was used as the main TPS adhesive. You can read more about these adhesives and much more in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ntrs.nasa.gov\/api\/citations\/19950017378\/downloads\/19950017378.pdf\"\u003eNASA Technical Report \"Outgassing Products from Orbiter TPS Materials\"\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt's not unusual to have tiles replaced as they are designed just for this purpose, but \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/feature\/35-years-ago-sts-41g-a-flight-of-many-firsts\"\u003eSTS-41-G was unusual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e as \u003c\/span\u003ea significant number of tiles were damaged during the mission. After careful review, NASA engineers discovered that faulty waterproofing used throughout the Thermal Protection System (TPS) allowed debonding of the tiles. To correct the problem, workers removed and replaced over 4,000 tiles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs pictured below, each hand-cut specimen is housed in an acrylic jar and ships in a classic, glass-topped riker display case. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpecimens measure roughly, 6mmx5mm though variations in shape will occur as the material is rather difficult to cut. A small information card is also included, which serves as the certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/CHALLENGER-DETAIL-002_1024x1024.jpg?v=1648485208\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAbove: Why yes, we do have an original NASA cafeteria tray at MMHQ. What else would we use for special luncheons?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Handling Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e We have not stabilized this material. So while the silica is not toxic, it \u003cem\u003ewill\u003c\/em\u003e powder under pressure. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eIf you choose to handle the specimen, please do so with extreme care. We also recommend using gloves as the silica will coat your fingers and can be irritating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore about Space Shuttle Program and Challenger (OV-099)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"What are we doing here? We're reaching for the stars.\" ~ Christa McAuliffe (1948-1986) (Source: TIME Magazine February 10, 1986)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/Space_Shuttle_Challenger__04-04-1983_1024x1024.jpg?v=1648488619\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/Space_Shuttle_Challenger__04-04-1983_1024x1024.jpg?v=1648488619\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbove: The first launch of the Space Shuttle Challenger (STS-6,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApril 4, 1983\u003c\/span\u003e). (Source Department of Defense image DF-SC-84-01865)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAfter the close of the Apollo program, NASA turned its focus from lunar landings to research and observation. The vessel for this new focus would be the Space Shuttle, a multi-use vehicle designed to carry astronauts and scientific equipment to and from Earth's orbit. Due to their reusable design, the orbiters were amazing tools for furthering our scientific understanding of the stars. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNASA's Space Shuttle program delivered 133 successful missions during its three decades in operation, beginning with \u003ci\u003eColumbia's\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003einaugural mission in 1981 and concluding with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAtlantis' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003efinal mission\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ein 2011. Missions involved many vital tasks, such as maintaining the International Space Station, repairing the Hubble Space Telescope, and deploying satellites. Scientific experiments featured heavily in the rotation, using the reusable Spacelab developed by the ESA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/EC82-21135-16x9_1024x1024.jpg?v=1648489691\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Challenger hitches a ride on NASA's Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), NASA 905. The ferry flight took the orbiter to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida for its first launch. (NASA Image EC82-21135 July 4, 1982)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs noted above, the Space Shuttle \u003cem\u003eChallenger\u003c\/em\u003e was the second of the space shuttles in the program to enter orbit, embarking on its maiden voyage on April 4, 1983. Over the course of its ten missions, the shuttle gathered scientific data, repaired satellites, and brought the first African-American to space, Guion Bluford. However, despite Challenger’s many achievements, it is remembered in history for its tragic final flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/sts_51l_crew_photo_s85-44253_1024x1024.jpg?v=1648489429\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/sts_51l_crew_photo_s85-44253_1024x1024.jpg?v=1648489429\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: STS-51L crew members Michael J. Smith, front row left, Francis R. \"Dick\" Scobee, Ronald E. McNair; Ellison S. Onizuka, back row left, S. Christa McAuliffe, Gregory B. Jarvis, and Judith A. Resnik. (NASA Image S85-44253 November, 1985)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn January 28, 1986, Challenger began its final flight (STS-51L), disintegrating 73 seconds after takeoff. The explosion was caused by the failure of O-ring seals in the shuttle’s rocket booster, which allowed pressurized gas to burn through to the booster’s fuel tank. This horrific event ended with the deaths of all onboard crew members, which led to a brief suspension of shuttle flights and an overhaul of both the program itself and NASA’s organizational structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2021, John Uri of the NASA Johnson Space Center posted this touching retrospective of the crew from STS-51L on the 35th anniversary of the disaster. We invite you to read more here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/feature\/35-years-ago-remembering-challenger-and-her-crew\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/feature\/35-years-ago-remembering-challenger-and-her-crew\"\u003e\"35 Years Ago: Remembering Challenger and Her Crew\".\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMcDonald, Allan J., and James R. Hansen. Truth, Lies, and O-rings: inside the space shuttle challenger disaster. Gainesville: University Press of Florida, 2009.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVaughan, Diane. The Challenger launch decision: Risky technology, culture, and deviance at NASA. University of Chicago Press, 1996.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eLamoreux, James C., James D. Siekierski, and JP Nick Carter. \"Space Shuttle thermal protection system inspection by 3D imaging laser radar.\" Laser Radar Technology and Applications IX. Vol. 5412. SPIE, 2004.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePITTS, W., and D. KOURTIDES. \"Ceramic insulation\/multifoil composite for thermal protection of reentry spacecraft.\" 24th Thermophysics Conference. 1989.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLinton, Roger C., Ann F. Whitaker, and Miria M. Finckenor. \"Space environment durability of beta cloth in LDEF thermal blankets.\" LDEF Materials Results for Spacecraft Applications (1993).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHarris, Richard, Michael Stewart, and William Koenig. \"Thermal Protection Systems Technology Transfer from Apollo and Space Shuttle to the Orion Program.\" 2018 AIAA SPACE and Astronautics Forum and Exposition. 2018.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJenkins, Dennis R. Space shuttle: the history of the National Space Transportation System: the first 100 missions. DR Jenkins, 2001.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJenkins, Dennis R. Space Shuttle: Developing an Icon: 1972-2013. Specialty Press, 2016.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/challenger-tile-back_1024x1024.png?v=1648473904\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Back of the Specimen Card\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49981178970397,"sku":"80-112-0221-201-40","price":71.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/0158\/2449\/files\/add-on-shutte-challenger-01-1000.jpg?v=1747250128"},{"product_id":"space-shuttle-discovery-flown-payload-bay-liner","title":"Space Shuttle Discovery - Flown Payload Bay Liner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/discovery-03-space-shuttle-front-03_1024x1024.png?v=1648473702\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Front of the Specimen Card\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWith a career that spanned nearly three decades from 1984 to 2011, the Space Shuttle \u003cem\u003eDiscovery\u003c\/em\u003e (OV-103) accrued more space flights than any other craft in the program. Discovery orbited the Earth 5,830 times, traveling approximately 150 million miles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is a fragment from a mission-flown payload liner of the \u003cem\u003eDiscovery\u003c\/em\u003e. Made of fire-resistant beta cloth, this material covered insulation and kept the payload area clean and pristine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNASA disposition paperwork received with this item indicates this particular piece of the payload liner was removed after Discovery’s mission to deploy numerous science instruments (STS-85), which flew on August 7, 1997.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs pictured below, each hand-cut specimen is housed in an acrylic jar and ships in a classic, glass-topped riker display case. Specimens measure roughly 1x1cm in size though variations may occur. As pictured, some specimens will have black seams while others will be completely white. A small information card is also included, which serves as the certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/DISCOVERY-DETAIL-001_1024x1024.jpg?v=1648485133\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore about Space Shuttle Program and Discovery (OV-103)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAfter the close of the Apollo program, NASA turned its focus from lunar landings to research and observation. The vessel for this new focus would be the Space Shuttle, a multi-use vehicle designed to carry astronauts and scientific equipment to and from Earth's orbit. Due to their reusable design, the orbiters were amazing tools for furthering our scientific understanding of the stars. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNASA's Space Shuttle program delivered 133 successful missions during its three decades in operation, beginning with \u003ci\u003eColumbia's\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003einaugural mission in 1981 and concluding with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAtlantis' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ein 2011. Missions involved many vital tasks, such as maintaining the International Space Station, repairing the Hubble Space Telescope, and deploying satellites. Scientific experiments featured heavily in the rotation, using the reusable Spacelab developed by the ESA. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs noted above, \u003cem\u003eDiscovery\u003c\/em\u003e had a long career spanning nearly three decades from 1984 to 2011. During this time, the orbiter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eaccrued more space flights than any other craft in the program. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDiscovery \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eorbited the Earth 5,830 times, traveling approximately 150 million miles. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe shuttle weighed about 170 thousand pounds, boasting a wingspan of about 80 feet and a length of about 120 feet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAmong its many missions, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDiscovery \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ecarried the Hubble Telescope into orbit (STS-31) and took on the hundredth shuttle mission (STS-92). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eToday, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDiscovery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e can be found at the Smithsonian’s Steven F. 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KOURTIDES. \"Ceramic insulation\/multifoil composite for thermal protection of reentry spacecraft.\" 24th Thermophysics Conference. 1989.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLinton, Roger C., Ann F. Whitaker, and Miria M. Finckenor. \"Space environment durability of beta cloth in LDEF thermal blankets.\" LDEF Materials Results for Spacecraft Applications (1993).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHarris, Richard, Michael Stewart, and William Koenig. \"Thermal Protection Systems Technology Transfer from Apollo and Space Shuttle to the Orion Program.\" 2018 AIAA SPACE and Astronautics Forum and Exposition. 2018.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJenkins, Dennis R. Space shuttle: the history of the National Space Transportation System: the first 100 missions. DR Jenkins, 2001.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJenkins, Dennis R. Space Shuttle: Developing an Icon: 1972-2013. 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They’re also record-holders in the insect strength department, capable of hauling 850 times their own weight—if you could do that, you’d be casually carrying around a school bus. Their glossy exoskeleton can shift color with humidity, making them both a powerhouse and a mood ring. 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Found 170–2,140 meters down, these giant isopods can reach 50 cm long and serve as the deep sea’s armored clean-up crew, scavenging whatever unfortunate snacks drift to the ocean floor. 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As he looked at it, a mellower lustre, a soft and iridescent light, full of shifting gleams of azure and rose, trembled upon its surface. It seemed to have absorbed some reflection of the colours of the lost sapphire and ruby. So the profound, secret purpose of a noble life draws into itself the memories of past joy and past sorrow.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e~ Henry van Dyke, The Other Wise Man, 1895\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pearl is an iconic treasure. Serving as a symbol of wealth across many cultures throughout history, the pearl is not a gemstone, but rather a completely organic creation formed within the shell of a living mollusk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen an irritant (sand, parasite, etc) enters the mollusk’s shell, the animal reacts by coating the object with layers of aragonite and calcite. Known as nacre, this material builds up layer after layer creating a hard shell around the object. While this process protects the soft flesh of the mollusk, it also creates a beautiful and unique byproduct we call the pearl.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/pearls-01_1024x1024.jpg?v=1605738775\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: A closeup of Cultured Pearl specimens.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is a cultured pearl from a freshwater farm on the Tennessee River. Operated for decades by the same family, the methods they employ are used by modern pearl farms around the world to create a sustainable harvest of one of the world's natural treasures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen is housed in an acrylic jar that is encased within a glass-topped riker display box. The box measures 4 1\/2\" x 3 1\/2\". A small information card is also included, which serves as the certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore about Pearls and Pearl Farming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe collection of pearls has a long history, and like any human endeavor, there are intricate traditions and rituals associated with time-tested methods and practices. Each story is a unique chronicle of the connection between humans and the sea, though perhaps the most famous is that of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHaenyeo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e divers from Jeju Island off the coast of South Korea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe tradition of diving on Jeju goes back to at least 434 CE, and since the 17th century, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHaenyeo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e has consisted entirely of women. Divers begin training early, around the age of 11, and their work powers the entire economy of the island. In the past, women would work every day, even when pregnant. In fact, some even gave birth in the boat. While incredibly difficult, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHaenyeo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e have also achieved economic and social freedom as a result of their partnership with the sea and making them the head of their households. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural pearls form around nearly any foreign object. This often results in irregular shapes and sizes, and makes locating the classic, spherical shape quite rare.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOver the past century, a technique for cultivating perfect pearls has been developed. By inserting a round bead into the mollusk, a spherical pearl can be formed and harvested in 18 months. This technique was used and perfected in the beginning of the 20th century by Japanese businessman Mikimoto Kōkichi (1858-1954). Mikimoto’s fascination with pearls began at a young age, and as an adult he became interested in finding a way to develop perfect pearls. The growing price of pearls in foreign markets meant they were being gathered more and more, not only making pearls rarer but endangering the oysters that made them. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith a series of patents, Mikimoto established a powerful presence in the pearl market with his new cultivation techniques. Known as the “Pearl King”, he helped shift the industry towards oyster culturing methods rather than simply searching for wild oysters. Mikimoto saw his method of cultivation as “a successful case of science applied in aid of nature,” as while their creation was started through a scientific process, the pearls themselves were made through natural means.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eToday, pearl farms continue to be the main source of pearls on the market, though Japan is no longer the only provider. In the past decades, pearl farms have begun to form in the United States. American pearls come from a freshwater mussel in the midwest and the techniques of each farm are closely protected. These farms are able to produce hundreds of thousands of pearls a year and sometimes use custom-designed inserts to create uniquely shaped pearls, such as coins, teardrops, and triangles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe United States has historically been a bountiful location for pearl hunters. 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Spread across more than 90 million years of the fossil record, various species of this sturdy dinosaur can be found on every continent on earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is a fragment of an Ankylosaurus dermal plate from the Hell Creek formation in South Dakota. It was recovered by paleontologists working on private land. Large and oval in shape, these \"scutes\" are consistent with the armor that protected the neck and shoulders of Ankylosaurus from the sharp teeth of predators. Ankylosaurus first appeared in the Third Edition of the Mini Museum. It is also featured in Age of Dinosaurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen comes inside a classic, glass-topped riker display case measuring 4 1\/2\" x 3 1\/2\". A small information card is also enclosed that also serves as the certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fragments vary widely by size and shape. They are roughly 1\/2\" (2cm) in size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore about Ankylosaurus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"The armor are bones that form within the skin, just like crocodiles.\"\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e~ Ken Carpenter, Director USU Eastern Prehistoric Museum\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plates of an Ankylosaurus were not part of the skeleton, but rather formed within the skin. This type of growth is called an osteoderm. 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They range in size from 3cm to 5cm in diameter. The outer surface is polished to reveal the sutures in the shell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/whole-ammonites_1024x1024.jpg?v=1599239226\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Two whole specimens.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll specimens \u003c\/span\u003ecome inside our classic, glass-topped riker display cases. The cases measure 4 1\/2\" x 3 1\/2\". 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Smaller teeth typically have one cusplet while larger teeth typically have two.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing and Display:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e - 1\"-1.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e - 1.75 to 2.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge\u003c\/strong\u003e - 2.6\" and up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSmall Otodus teeth come inside our classic, glass-topped riker display box. The box measures 4 1\/2\" x 3 1\/2\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/otodus-comparison_1024x1024.jpg?v=1645806804\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAbove: Typical Otodus Small, Medium, and Large specimens in a side-by-side comparison.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs you can see above, the Medium and Large Otodus teeth are too thick for a riker so we are shipping them in a secure and sturdy carton. 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Innovative British design meets Dangerfield engineering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-09818053-ec1d-4cb7-b7b3-253e3169a9bd\" class=\"shg-box shg-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-box-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-357f7cf7-8514-4f43-9bb1-8f45bd964864\" class=\"shg-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\" class=\"shg-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-016acafb-5053-48fe-a6bf-dbb5ae59a84c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBuild your own perfect Skeleton Key\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grooved screw-bolt is easily tightened for use, and easily loosened for quick release Skeleton TOK access. It comes complete with a key-ring hole, positioned on the end of a pick so as not to affect the integrity of the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole package drips with class and unboxing this is a delight and makes for \u003cstrong\u003ethe perfect gift for friends or family that have everything\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf all the multi tools I've seen over the years, nothing comes close to this phenomenal, covert entry tool. Its size is so deceptive, I still can't believe the amount of high quality, \u003cstrong\u003eprecision manufactured tools\u003c\/strong\u003e that it conceals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/json\" class=\"__SHG_DATA__\"\u003e\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-48b24cac-9ff6-4d99-8124-f0ff86cb5b8f\" }\n    }\n  \u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-72da1e3d-a5de-4346-ba09-08e14b3eac19\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-336ffa4b-1b06-4381-9578-5d80d68d3eee\" class=\"shg-box shg-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-box-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-a2e9fee8-f20f-4c49-b9f9-14599c1fc279\" class=\"shg-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\" class=\"shg-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/json\" class=\"__SHG_DATA__\"\u003e\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-68c3b6f5-fd5f-4e01-ae38-bb2411a9c7cc\" }\n    }\n  \u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-cf4a0381-d505-4f01-ba99-bd922a7a444f\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust look at the\u003cstrong\u003e tactically selected picks\u003c\/strong\u003e you can slip into a pocket:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-stringify-border=\"0\" data-stringify-indent=\"0\"\u003e1 Half-Diamond Pick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-stringify-border=\"0\" data-stringify-indent=\"0\"\u003e1 Triple-Peak Bogy Rake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-stringify-border=\"0\" data-stringify-indent=\"0\"\u003e1 Deforest Pick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-stringify-border=\"0\" data-stringify-indent=\"0\"\u003e1 City Rake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-stringify-border=\"0\" data-stringify-indent=\"0\"\u003e1 Flat-head Hook Pick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-stringify-border=\"0\" data-stringify-indent=\"0\"\u003e1 Batarang Rake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-stringify-border=\"0\" data-stringify-indent=\"0\"\u003e1 S-Rake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-stringify-border=\"0\" data-stringify-indent=\"0\"\u003e1 Short Hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-stringify-border=\"0\" data-stringify-indent=\"0\"\u003e1 Skeleton Top of Keyway Tension Wrench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 3.15 inches (8.0cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 0.8 inches (2.0 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.5oz (70 grams)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong\u003eAerospace Grade Aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e and Hardened Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLock picks in this selection: 0.023 inches (0.6mm) thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkeleton Tension Wrench: 0.031 inches (0.8mm) thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-3cc89ba5-86e4-41d9-944e-eff855161be1\" class=\"shg-box shg-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-box-overlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-box-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-54767d62-c451-4dd1-b74d-4b0e449617e1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCustomising your Skeleton Selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomisable and fool-proof. You can loosen the main grooved tightening-screw completely, and the picks can be carefully removed. Insert new ones, or your favorites in the order you prefer. Just look at how portable and easy it all is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA modern innovation of the old tools - \u003cstrong\u003e hardened 301 steel and \u003c\/strong\u003ebrushed, \u003cstrong\u003eultra-light aerospace grade aluminium\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[ 26+ extra picks and accessories for every\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003esituation is available in our \u003cstrong\u003eSkeleton Essentials pack\u003c\/strong\u003e ]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-56310e9c-1789-49d7-a2f9-4452bbb470d2\" class=\"shg-box shg-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-box-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-ce8c71e2-6406-4c24-92c6-c3eb86b16956\" class=\"shg-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\" class=\"shg-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/json\" class=\"__SHG_DATA__\"\u003e\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-14aa26bb-0133-4dbf-9200-ff9db6a25274\" }\n    }\n  \u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-507c802c-b227-4669-929e-5ddba0cc6f62\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/json\" class=\"__SHG_DATA__\"\u003e\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-fad7b1a9-2b1f-4703-9f55-1ecf4269bc59\" }\n    }\n  \u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-a1611e9e-6ab6-429d-92c5-2196fd74b0b0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-eba68ae3-b985-469c-8997-839251686a4b\" class=\"shg-box shg-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-box-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-41d5f5d6-6769-429d-8a5a-7ed1d7e9f672\" class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shg-align-center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/json\" class=\"__SHG_DATA__\"\u003e\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-41d5f5d6-6769-429d-8a5a-7ed1d7e9f672\" }\n    }\n  \u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-26f3ec63-39a0-4546-9ac8-664ca65f667e\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dangerfield designed TOK Skeleton tension wrench is unique in that it can be removed and re-inserted for especially convenient use with just a slight loosening of the main screw. No annoying poking or prodding needed - unlike other lesser lock picking, standard swivel tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can \u003cstrong\u003ecustomize the entire selection of picks\u003c\/strong\u003e to your needs as well. Swap them out, put more in, shuffle them around however you want! The quick-release system allows you to insert all the tools, or only a few. 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Pick locks with confidence, knowing you have the best picks possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpertise in the picks means skills in your hands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-box shg-c\" id=\"s-2d618bc4-f8d0-43a9-a3b7-7693062e3bfa\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-box-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-8158275f-612f-4d2d-9ea9-f1cdfb86abd6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-48dcb300-3afb-455e-a2c1-f5722b8a9646\" class=\"shg-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe consulted world champions, prize winners, government agencies and a whole host of other professional lock pickers to find out what they would want in the perfect lock pick set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe took their advice, we refined it, then we went back and forth several times to create the best lock pick set available today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe features are simply mind-blowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional attention to design - detail right to the end of the pick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-Gauge picks - covers all types of key-ways and pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop and bottom of key-way wrenches - total tension control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinest fault-free 301 steel - strong feedback and kinetic response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete integral design concept - no missing parts and no filler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set is jam-packed with advanced lock picking secrets. Taking advice from a wealth of professionals means this set is the product of literally thousands of locks picked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-10918de9-73a3-4297-8d7c-174429c67bd1\" class=\"shg-c\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-box shg-c\" id=\"s-034110ce-b496-4462-b63a-c7d2e0370f60\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-box-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-8084ad4d-4d0e-4687-bf3a-bf985959b1db\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-81b873e9-365a-4f33-9071-234711efa223\" class=\"shg-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of the following picks appear in TWO gauges: 0.023\" and 0.015\" with each pick clearly marked with the relevant gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort Hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium Hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeforest Diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalf Diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 Peak B-Rake Pick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eS-Rake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCity Rake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW Rake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTension Tools:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDangerfield Z-Wrench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong Twist Wrench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort Standard Wrench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop of Keyway wrench 0.030\" (0.76mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop of Keyway wrench 0.050\" (1.27mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-2e5eaf83-6eaa-4e82-b013-851b4a14e331\" class=\"shg-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe took the most effective aspects from the best lock pick sets that ever existed, made them better and put them into one set. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"LockPickWorld.com","offers":[{"title":"Basic Set + eBook","offer_id":50731483693341,"sku":"DAPRTG21","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"+ Box of 3 Practice Locks + eBook","offer_id":50731483758877,"sku":"DAPRTG21-ABC","price":134.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"+ Repinnable Practice Lock + Visual Guide","offer_id":51502627717405,"sku":"DAPR-DAMRLK-BVG","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"+ Aluminium Cutaway Repinnable + Visual Guide","offer_id":51502627684637,"sku":"DAPR-DADSR-BVG","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"+ 'Pick Tip Protect' Lambskin Case + eBook","offer_id":50731483791645,"sku":"DAPRTG21-DAPRO","price":112.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/0158\/2449\/files\/praxis-stainless-steel-picks-1000x1000.jpg?v=1765832106"},{"product_id":"dragons-blood","title":"Dragon's Blood","description":"\u003cp\u003eDragon’s Blood is a red resin released by several species of “dragon trees” when the bark is cut, cracked, or damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reaction is part of a highly effective wound- response system: the resin hardens within minutes, sealing exposed tissue and forming a chemically hostile barrier against insects, fungi, and bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis defensive strategy has proven remarkably successful. Dragon trees are among the longest-lived plants on Earth, with some individuals surviving for over 1,000 years. The resin’s high concentration of stable phenolic compounds, allows the hardened material to remain intact for decades or even centuries after formation. The striking red color likely evolved as a chemical byproduct rather than a signal, yet it has made dragon trees one of the most visually arresting examples of plant defense chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHumans have found many uses for dragon’s blood, including wood stain—famously on violins—as well as in traditional medicines and mummification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube contains 30 mL (1 fl oz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis sample has been preserved for shelf life. 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