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Each fossil tooth will be individually wrapped and shipped in a sturdy carton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Large 1.5\"-2\"","offer_id":31249749147731,"sku":"80-112-0032-201-36","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium 1-1.5\"","offer_id":14724733239331,"sku":"80-112-0006-201-36","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Extra Large 2\"-3\"","offer_id":31249759404115,"sku":"80-112-0033-201-36","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/large-mosasaur-white-main-01.jpg?v=1575217633"},{"product_id":"mini-museum-sr-71-fragment","title":"SR-71 Blackbird Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen is a metallic fragment from SR-71 61-7956, also known as NASA 831. 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This is the worst thing I've ever witnessed.\u003c\/em\u003e\" - Herbert Morrison, WLS radio broadcaster at the scene of the disaster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOn May 6, 1937, the Hindenburg burst into flames in what should have been a routine landing. The airship was kept aloft by 16 gas cell chambers, which were infamously filled with flammable hydrogen. A spark was all it took for the explosion to begin, which ripped through the Hindenburg in a matter of seconds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis specimen is a swatch of canvas fabric from the airship skin of the Hindenburg. The specimen was acquired from one of the largest private collections of Hindenburg artifacts in the world. 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Salvaged after splashdown, this is a unique collectible from one of the greatest achievements in human history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen was recovered at the Johnson Space Center when the Columbia was decommissioned. It comes from the personal collection of retired NASA Production Control Engineer William R. Whipkey, who oversaw the decommissioning process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kapton foil is enclosed in an acrylic cube with a magnified lid and includes a glass-topped display case, information card, and certificate of authenticity. The information card showcases images from the Apollo 11 mission, details about the journey, and a die-cut square that matches the size of the acrylic cube. Kapton foil is an aluminized polyimide film used for radiation reflection, and the specimen measures approximately 1mm x 1mm. The outermost layers of Columbia were installed with the aluminized side facing outwards to provide optimal reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis display is surprisingly affordable compared to similar items on the market, making it an excellent choice for collectors and space enthusiasts who want to own or share a piece of history at a great price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs noted, the specimen measures approximately 1mm x 1mm and is enclosed in an acrylic cube with a magnified lid for easy viewing. The acrylic cube is housed inside a padded, glass-topped riker box display case measuring 5 1\/2\" x 6 1\/2\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe display includes an information card with a centerline die-cut square matching the dimensions of the acrylic cube. The card has four unique faces, including images from Apollo 11, details about the mission, and a certificate of authenticity. 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The specimen is encased in an acrylic specimen jar and housed in a 4\" x 3\" x 1\" glass-topped riker box. A small information card is also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe material is layered (in this case 20-ply) and highly irregular. Our target size is approximately 1x1 cm, but there will be variation in width, length, thickness, and texture. Some specimens may exhibit small metallic bands from the interior of the tire while others may be completely smooth. This makes each specimen absolutely unique.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13482496524323,"sku":"80-112-4004-201-36","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/space-shuttle-tire-outside-MAIN-002.jpg?v=1763743564"},{"product_id":"space-shuttle-columbia-tile","title":"Space Shuttle Columbia - Flown HRSI Tile Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/shuttle-tile-front-sts-1-columbia_704ccdc4-fb91-4764-86fe-ccdfadee61d9_1024x1024.png?v=1646041801\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen is a fragment of the black, reaction cured glass coating of the HRSI Space Shuttle Tile which appears in the Fourth Edition of the Mini Museum.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNASA disposition paperwork accompanying the tile indicates it was removed after the Space Shuttle Columbia’s 7th mission, STS-61-C, which flew on January 12, 1986.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs pictured, the item is roughly the size of a standard Mini Museum specimen (4-5mm). The glass coating is very thin, so for protection, this item will be enclosed in an acrylic specimen jar. The jar is housed in a glass-topped riker display box measuring 4x3x1 (inches). A small information card will accompany the specimen, which also serves as the certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13482566287395,"sku":"80-112-4003-201-36","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/space-shuttle-columbia-tile-MAIN-002.jpg?v=1763743636"},{"product_id":"concorde-jet-rotor","title":"Concorde Jet Rotor","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/concorde-front_large.png?v=1538247875\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen is a fragment of a high-pressure compressor vane taken from the jet engine of the Concorde. The original titanium vane was divided into long, thin slices using a high energy cutter, after which each slice was hand-polished and cut into the \"delta-wing\" shape you see here. This is the same process we used to produce the specimen in the Mini Museum itself, but this larger specimen measures approximately 1 cm in length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that this specimen is very sharp.\u003c\/strong\u003e We've enclosed it in an acrylic specimen jar for safety. The jar is housed in a glass-topped riker display box measuring 4x3x1 (inches). A small information card will accompany the specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Concorde\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I've always thought of the Concorde as a magical object, a symbol, a miracle.\" ~ Andrée Putman (1925-2013), legendary French designer responsible for the 1994 revamp of the Air France Concorde interior\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn January 1, 1976, the Concorde became the first supersonic commercial aircraft in history. With a Space Age design that signaled the arrival of the future, the joint project between British and French engineers fulfilled a decades-old dream of faster-than-sound passenger travel. For nearly thirty years, these magnificent aircraft cruised at altitudes twice as high as their subsonic counterparts, twice the speed of sound, and with ticket prices twice the price of their most expensive luxury rivals. While the program operated above cost, the profits were not enough to save the Concorde as it reached the end of its technical lifespan. The last Concorde flight occurred on October 24, 2003.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is a fragment from a flown, high-pressure compressor vane, an integral part of the four turbojet engines that allowed the Concorde to cruise above Mach 2. Produced by Britain's Rolls Royce and Snecma Moteurs of France, the Olympus 593 Mk 610 were the most powerful transport certified engines in the world at the time of their introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13482637721635,"sku":"80-113-4516-201-36","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/add-on-concorde-1000_e545ed2d-1f11-4bfc-a257-b83ed064de2c.jpg?v=1538658151"},{"product_id":"lusitania-deck-chair","title":"Lusitania Deck Chair Riker Box Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003eBriefly the world’s largest ship, the luxurious RMS\u003cem\u003e Lusitania\u003c\/em\u003e was also one of the fastest ships of its era. On May 1st, 1915, the Lusitania departed from New York on a voyage to Liverpool with 1,959 passengers aboard. The cargo hold of the Lusitania held other passengers as well: 4.2 million rifle rounds, 1,250 shrapnel shell cases, and 18 fuse cases, all destined for the battlefields of the Great War. Though the Royal Navy had promised to escort the Lusitania for part of the journey, the escort never appeared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis specimen is a piece of an oak deck chair that once graced the decks of the RMS \u003cem\u003eLusitania\u003c\/em\u003e. The chair was among the untold tonnes of flotsam and hundreds of bodies that washed ashore in Cobh, Ireland (known as Queenstown at the time) and was held on public display for decades. It was acquired at auction from Christie’s London office in late 2016.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Riker Box Specimen","offer_id":39555225452627,"sku":"80-113-4515-201-36","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/add-on-lusitania-1000.jpg?v=1538248739"},{"product_id":"stonehenge-bluestone-quarry-slab","title":"Stonehenge Bluestone Quarry Slab","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen is a custom-cut mini slab of bluestone recovered downstream from the quarry at Craig Rhos-y-Felin located on the northern flank of the Preseli Mountains near Pembrokeshire, Wales. Recent petrographic studies have closely linked chippings from these dolerite bluestones to the bluestones installed at Stonehenge roughly 4,500 years ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach mini slab is unique and varies in size and shape. As pictured, the slab is housed in a small acrylic specimen jar within a glass-topped Riker display case. The case measures 4\"x 3 \" x 1\". A small information card is also included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13482747068451,"sku":"80-113-4514-201-36","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/add-on-stonehenge-2022-1000.jpg?v=1641486885"},{"product_id":"first-super-computer","title":"First Supercomputer Cray-1","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/board-supercomputer-front_600x600.jpg?v=1579802749\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"There's something about the speed of light; It's just hard to get around.\" ~ Seymour Cray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item includes a small section of an original Cray-1 Module Board. We also have an alternate version that includes an IC Chip (see details below).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLEAD WARNING\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePCB Module board sections do contain lead as part of their manufacturing process. \u003cstrong\u003eModule board sections should be handled with care and only while wearing gloves.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLead is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Module Board Only","offer_id":32325460394067,"sku":"80-112-4005-201-36","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"IC Chip and Module Board","offer_id":32325460426835,"sku":"80-112-0104-201-36","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/add-on-supercomputer-board-01.jpg?v=1579804573"},{"product_id":"steve-jobs-turtleneck","title":"Steve Jobs Turtleneck","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"I want to put a ding in the universe.\" ~ Steve Jobs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/steve-jobs-front-no-logo_grande.png?v=1559677494\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Front of the Specimen Card\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis specimen is a swatch of fabric from a black turtleneck owned by Steve Jobs. One of the earliest examples of what would eventually become Steve's trademark style, this turtleneck was worn by Steve at the 1991 PC Forum gathering.  The turtleneck was sold by his personal assistant and purchased at a public auction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe specimen first appeared in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/minimuseum.com\/third-edition.html\"\u003eThird Edition of the Mini Museum\u003c\/a\u003e. Now that specimen production for the Third Edition is complete, we are happy to offer the remaining material as a stand-alone item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe specimen measures 1x1 cm and is enclosed inside an acrylic specimen jar. The jar is enclosed inside a classic, glass-topped riker display case. A small information card is also enclosed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The back of the fabric has been treated to help prevent fraying over time while the front is soft. It is 100% cotton, at least according to the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14882099626019,"sku":"80-112-0007-201-36","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/add-on-steve-jobs-1000.jpg?v=1559679355"},{"product_id":"beatles-brick-the-cavern-club","title":"Beatles Brick Fragment - The Cavern Club","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is an authentic brick fragment salvaged from the original Cavern Club in Liverpool, England. From 1961 to 1963, the Fab Four played 292 shows in the Cavern Club. This is a great collectible piece for any Beatles fan!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"The Cavern... Do I have memories of the Cavern?  Do I? Oh yeah.\" ~ Paul McCartney\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBefore The Beatles played for millions of viewers on The Ed Sullivan Show, the Lads from Liverpool put in thousands of hours in clubs and lounges across the UK, Germany, Sweden, and France, yet few venues can be so closely associated with the earliest days of the Beatles as the original Cavern Club in Liverpool, England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Beatles first played the Cavern Club in 1961, where they were soon noticed by talent spotter and future manager Brian Epstein. 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These extinct P\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eroboscideans\u003c\/span\u003e lived alongside our ancient Hominin ancestors during Pleistocene Epoch, but their roots extend back far further into the late Miocene Epoch some 11,400,000 years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis necklace features a single polished bead of fossilized Stegodon bone from the Solo River in Central Java Province of Indonesia. Similar finds in this region date to 1.9-1.5 million years ago when the island was home to the dwarf species \u003cem\u003eStegodon trigonocephalus florensis\u003c\/em\u003e as well as the early, tool-making hominin \u003cem\u003eHomo erectus\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach finished bead is \u003cstrong\u003ehand-polished and sealed here at Mini Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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The card serves as the certificate of authenticity and can be found underneath the padded lining of the display box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14890223009827,"sku":"50-807-1502-206-81","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/stegodon-bead-1-final-1000.jpg?v=1559870272"},{"product_id":"apollo-13-command-module-foil","title":"Apollo 13 Command Module Foil","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Apollo 13 Command Module Foil Specimen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is a fragment of mission-flown kapton foil which provided thermal protection for the astronauts aboard the Apollo 13 Command Module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/apollo-13-cube-in-hand-01_grande.jpg?v=1566566484\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen \u003cstrong\u003emeasures approximately 1mm x 1mm\u003c\/strong\u003e and is enclosed in an acrylic cube with a magnified lid for easy viewing. The acrylic cube is housed inside a padded, glass-topped riker box display case measuring 5 1\/2\" x 6 1\/2\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/apollo-13-hero-1000-01_grande.jpg?v=1566568707\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003einformation card\u003c\/strong\u003e is included with \u003cstrong\u003eimages from Apollo 13\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003edetails about the mission\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ea certificate of authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/apollo-13-product-images-13_grande.jpg?v=1566493602\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe card also features a centerline die-cut square matching the dimensions of the acrylic cube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/apollo-13-product-images-14_grande.jpg?v=1566493575\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis allows you to showcase the specimen inside the display case with any one of four different designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/front-coa-1x2_1024x1024.jpg?v=1566566639\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: The magnified lid is secured to the acrylic cube with special tape, but the specimen inside is directly accessible.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you choose to remove the lid to examine the specimen, please use extreme caution. \u003cem\u003eThis cannot be stressed enough. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKapton foil is very light and can easily escape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e In addition, due to the delicate nature of the material, fragments can vary in shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acquired at auction, this material comes from the personal collection of retired NASA Production Control Engineer William R. Whipkey. Among space collectors, Whipkey is considered the most reliable source for kapton foil because he oversaw the decommissioning of the Command Modules from multiple missions. He was also responsible for making most of the commemorative displays for astronauts, VIPs, and others who worked on the Apollo Program.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Small (1mm x 1mm)","offer_id":51782432424308,"sku":"80-112-0011-201-36","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (2mm x 2mm)","offer_id":51782432457076,"sku":"80-112-0406-201-40","price":276.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/2mm-apollo-13-whipkey-01-front.jpg?v=1738878588"},{"product_id":"manhattan-project-shield-window-fragment","title":"Manhattan Project Shield Window Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Manhattan Project was the codename for the research and development effort which allowed the United States to rapidly develop a series of atomic breakthroughs during World War II, including the first industrial-scale plutonium production reactor and the first atomic bombs. This enormous project involved over one hundred thousand scientists, engineers, technicians, and construction workers at more than 30 sites across the United States, including well-known locations such as Oak Ridge, Los Alamos, Trinity, and Hanford.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis specimen is a fragment of a leaded glass shield window installed in the T Plant (221-T) Plutonium Recovery Building, the first and largest of two production bismuth-phosphate chemical separations plants used to extract plutonium from fuel rods irradiated in the Hanford Site’s reactors. The Plutonium produced here was used \u003c\/span\u003ein both the Trinity test on July 16, 1945 and in the \"Fat Man\" atomic bomb used over Nagasaki, Japan on August 9, 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glass was sold during a government surplus auction in the late 1980s as part of the long (and continuing) decommissioning process. 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Diameters range from just under 1\" (2.5cm) to 1.5\" (3.8cm). Some segments have significant crampon marks along the edges, while others are relatively clean. As shown, some segments have undergone tremendous stress.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe specimen comes in a classic, glass-topped riker display box measuring 4 1\/2\" x 3 1\/2\". A small information card is also included, which also serves as the certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease Note: You should not expect to receive a perfectly round specimen. The ladder rung segments are all 2mm thick, but the diameter, shape, and condition vary widely. Diameters range from just under 1\" (2.5cm) to 1.5\" (3.8cm). Some segments have significant crampon marks along the edges, while others are relatively clean. As shown, some segments have undergone tremendous stress.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39551963856979,"sku":"80-112-0013-201-36","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/add-on-everest-ladder-rung-small-01.jpg?v=1702309018"},{"product_id":"tyrannosaurus-rex-bone","title":"Tyrannosaurus Rex Bone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBones of a King!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/trex-bone-front_600x600.png?v=1575921219\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring 40ft (12m) in length and weighing upwards of 14 tons, Tyrannosaurus rex was one of the largest and most powerful terrestrial predators in history. The most advanced in an 80 million year chain of tyrannosaurid evolution, T. rex had heavy, deep skulls reinforced with sutures, lightened by hollow chambers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is a fragment of Tyrannosaurus rex bone, recovered on private land in South Dakota from the Hell Creek Formation. Sizes and shapes vary widely on this specimen but they are all about 0.50\" to 0.75\" (1.25cm-2cm) in length. The specimen is housed within a glass-topped riker display case. The case measures 4\"x3\"x1\". A small information card is also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore About Tyrannosaurus rex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/30-TYRANNOSAURUS-REX_1024x1024.jpg?v=1575921656\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: How do you like your T. rex? With scales or fluffy like a baby chick? The science is still unsettled about adults as depicted here but juveniles definitely had feathers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"We need to start thinking of dinosaurs as not just brutes and not just monsters, and not just things with sharp teeth and sharp claws, but as really active, intelligent, energetic animals that oftentimes had keen senses. An animal like T. rex was a predator that used brain and brawn: its big brain, its great sense of smell and its really keen sense of hearing were probably as important to it, if not more so, than its sharp claws and its sharp teeth and its big jaw muscles.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e~ Steve Brusatte, Paleontologist, University of Edinburgh, author of \"The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: A New History of a Lost World\" (2018)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarious mechanical studies of T. rex power place the \"Tyrant Lizard King\" firmly at the top of the charts. Paired with this incredible power, T. rex also had some of the largest teeth of any carnivorous dinosaur, with the largest measuring 1ft (30 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite popular depictions of poor depth perception, studies show that when compared to other giant theropods, tyrannosaurids had a wide postorbital skull which resulted in forward-facing eyes and acute binocular vision. The spine of a Tyrannosaurus Rex was subject to tremendous force. The size and strength of the vertebrae were essential to providing support for this enormous predator, but the entire apparatus also had to allow for rapid changes in movement and critical striking speed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31268782637139,"sku":"80-112-0015-201-36","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/t-rex-bone-in-hand-MAIN-004.jpg?v=1762978604"},{"product_id":"triceratops-bone","title":"Triceratops Bone","description":"\u003cp\u003eTriceratops belongs to a large family of dinosaurs known as the Ceratopsids. Ceratopsids lived during the Late Cretaceous Period. All Ceratopsids are quadrupeds with bony frills, horns, and beak-like mouths.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is a fragment of Triceratops bone, recovered on private land in South Dakota from the Hell Creek Formation. Sizes and shapes vary widely on this specimen but they are all about 0.75\" to 1.5\" (2cm-3cm) in length. The specimen is housed within a glass-topped riker display case. The case measures 4\"x3\"x1\". A small information card is also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore About Triceratops\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"The observed instances of periosteal reactive bone and healing fractures are consistent with such non-random trauma, and the elevated rates of abnormal bone morphology within the frill bones are consistent with predictions from modeling of horn-to-horn combat. This suggests that the cranial ornamentation of ceratopsids, particularly Triceratops, was not only for visual display but that the horns also had a real role in physical combat.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e~ Andrew A. Farke, Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology \"Evidence of Combat in Triceratops\" (2009)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn adulthood, Triceratops measured 29ft (9m) long and 10ft (3m) tall, with the head comprising nearly one-third the overall length. Studies of the incidence of lesions in the cranium and frill suggest that the Triceratops used its horns in combat and the frill was an adaptation for protection. In other studies, it was found that about one-third of the adult horn was hollow at its base, thus making it unlikely that the horns would be used for combat when they could be easily damaged.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/09-DINO-FOOD_1024x1024.jpg?v=1576007201\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssessments of progressive changes in horn orientation and shape during adolescence indicate the possible visual identification of juveniles, and eventually the onset of sexual maturity. 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It has been said that the scientists who excavated the Beresovka mammoth, discovered in the year 1900, enjoyed a banquet on mammoth steak. What really appears to have happened is that one of them made a heroic attempt to take a bite out of this meat but was unable to keep it down, in spite of a generous use of spices.\" ~ Björn Kurtén in \"How to Deep Freeze a Mammoth\"\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen is a fragment of a woolly mammoth muscle tissue, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eradiocarbon dated to 19,551 years old. \u003c\/span\u003eThe specimen comes from a well-preserved wooly mammoth leg discovered near the Indigkra River in Siberia, Russia. It first appeared in the Second Edition of the Mini Museum. We're pleased to offer it once again as a single specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/mammoth-leg-with-marker_1024x1024.png?v=1591203722\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: The original leg as discovered in Siberia. This piece is now displayed in a museum in Japan.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you might expect, each tissue fragment is unique. The pieces vary widely in size, shape, color, and texture. We do not recommend or endorse the consumption of this item. It is not food. It is a display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/meat-01_1024x1024.jpg?v=1591204786\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: A close-up of a large section of mammoth muscle tissue.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen comes in an acrylic jar, which housed inside a glass-topped Riker display box measuring 4x3x1 (inches). A small information card accompanies the specimen and serves as the certificate of authenticity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: We have not stabilized this material with resin.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is very firm, like leather, but we recommend treating it as fragile as it can shed dusty bits. For this reason, we've placed each specimen in an acrylic specimen jar. We recommend keeping it in the jar at all times as it can be fragrant when exposed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Woolly Mammoth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoughly the mass of a modern African elephant, the woolly mammoth evolved some 400,000 years ago in Siberia from the steppe mammoth widespread on that continent, and ultimately spread westward into Europe and eastward into North America via the Beringian land bridge that once connected modern-day Russia and Alaska. This event may have been the second mammoth invasion of the New World, as the steppe mammoth forayed to North America about 1.5 million years ago and evolved there into the endemic (and enormous) Columbian mammoth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Pleistocene North America, woolly mammoths primarily roamed the cold, treeless tundra-grasslands immediately below the continental ice sheets—the American reach of the mammoth steppe—while Columbian mammoths occupied a more southerly, temperate range encompassing most of today's Lower 48 States and which extended deep into Mexico.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey shared this territory with fellow Pleistocene grazers, subsisting mainly on grasses and sedges along with willows, alders, and other stunted trees that grew sparsely in the high-latitude steppe lands, far more diverse biomass than the modern Arctic tundra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter disappearing from continental ranges roughly 10,000 years ago, small, isolated populations of woolly mammoth survived on Alaska's St. Paul Island until about 5,600 years ago and on Russia's Wrangel Island until perhaps 4,000 years ago. All of these pockets eventually died out due to the lack of genetic diversity that comes from metropolitan interactions with larger populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/mammoth-meat-back_1024x1024.png?v=1591206256\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003csmall\u003eAbove: Back of Specimen Card\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31880989147219,"sku":"80-112-0038-201-36","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/mammoth-meat-MAIN-001.jpg?v=1760037381"},{"product_id":"ammonite","title":"Ammonite","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/ammonite-front_1024x1024.png?v=1598985919\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Front of Specimen Card\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAmmonites are an extinct group of cephalopods that entered the fossil record 400 million years ago.  They survived several mass extinction events, including the Permian–Triassic \"Great Dying\" which wiped out 96% of all marine species.  They finally succumbed during the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event 66 million years ago, which also wiped out the dinosaurs.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen is a fossilized ammonite shell from Madagascar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003eThere are two styles: split and whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/ammonite-selection_1024x1024.jpg?v=1599239170\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: A sampling of all available sizes and styles.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSplit specimens are precision cut to reveal the interior spiral. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/large-sliced-ammonite_1024x1024.jpg?v=1599239198\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: A large split specimen.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhole specimens are suitable for tabletop display. 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\". A small information card is also enclosed that also serves as the certificate of authenticity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Split (Small)","offer_id":32203025088595,"sku":"80-112-0079-201-36","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Split (Large)","offer_id":32203025121363,"sku":"80-112-0080-201-36","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Whole","offer_id":32203025154131,"sku":"80-112-0081-201-36","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/add-on-ammonite-small-01-1000.jpg?v=1599238521"},{"product_id":"dracula-soil","title":"Dracula Soil 🦇","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"He was deathly pale, just like a waxen image, and the red eyes glared with the horrible vindictive look which I knew so well.\" ~ Bram Stoker, Dracula (1897)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is a vial of earth from Cetatea Poenari, one of the favorite haunts of Vlad Tepes III, Prince of Wallachia, and member of the house of Drăculești. The soil was collected in person and with permission by our co-founder and the creator of the Mini Museum. The soil is contained in a small, glass vial with a cork stopper. The vial is enclosed in a handsome, glass-topped riker box case measuring 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\u003ePlease see our website for even more information about this specimen, Vlad Tepes, and Cetatea Poenari.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32246001860691,"sku":"80-112-0084-201-36","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/add-on-dracula-soil.jpg?v=1601410460"},{"product_id":"abraham-lincoln-springfield-brick","title":"Abraham Lincoln Springfield Brick","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/lincoln-front-03_1024x1024.png?v=1601905340\" loading='lazy\"'\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Front of the Specimen Card\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring his life, Abraham Lincoln only owned one home: 413 South Eighth Street in Springfield, Illinois. The Lincoln family moved to the property in 1844 and the building would be their home through highs and lows in both family and political life. This specimen is a fragment of brick from the walkway of that home. The brick was removed during renovation work in 1954. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally, part of the First Edition of the Mini Museum we are proud to offer it once more as a stand-alone item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/process-lincoln-brick_1024x1024.jpg?v=1601910103\" alt=\"\" loading='lazy\"'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Macro image of brick specimen preparation in-process\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach hand-cut brick fragment is encased inside an acrylic specimen jar and presented in one of our classic, glass-topped riker display boxes. The size varies but o\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003en average the fragments measure 1 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe riker display box measures 4 1\/2\" x 3 1\/2\". A small information card is also included, which serves as the certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32256941523027,"sku":"80-112-0085-201-36","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/abraham-lincoln-MAIN-001.jpg?v=1762978564"},{"product_id":"extinction-bracelet-death-of-the-dinosaurs-k-pg-meteorite","title":"Extinction Bracelet - Death of the Dinosaurs - K-Pg Boundary Layer","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis bracelet includes real meteoritic fragments from the K-Pg boundary layer (Chicxulub Impact Event)!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/extinction-hero-dramatic-label_1024x1024.jpg?v=1605043920\" class=\"lazyload\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Impact of a large earth-crossing asteroid would inject about 60 times the object's mass into the atmosphere as pulverized rock; a fraction of this dust would stay in the stratosphere for several years and be distributed worldwide. The resulting darkness would suppress photosynthesis, and the expected biological consequences match quite closely the extinctions observed in the paleontological record.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003e~ Dr. Luis Alvarez and Dr. Walter Alvarez, \"Extraterrestrial cause for the Cretaceous-Tertiary extinction.\" Science 208.4448 (1980)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe large-scale geological event known as the End-Cretaceous Mass Extinction had a profound influence on life on our planet. Three-quarters of all life on Earth perished during this time, from marine invertebrates like the ammonites to the large avian and marine reptiles which had held their dominant place for so long, and of course the dinosaurs. In a geological instant, hundreds of non-avian dinosaur species, the product of more than 175,000,000 years of evolution, completely disappeared from the Earth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/gg_60212W_Crater_1024x1024.jpg?v=1605198841\" class=\"lazyload\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Artist's reconstruction of Chicxulub crater soon after impact, 66 million years ago. (Source: Detlev Van Ravenswaay, Science Magazine \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencemag.org\/news\/2016\/11\/updated-drilling-dinosaur-killing-impact-crater-explains-buried-circular-hills\"\u003e\"Drilling of dinosaur-killing impact crater explains buried circular hills.\"\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOf the leading causes, \u003cspan\u003ethe Chicxulub Asteroid Impact (c. 66 million years ago) provides a dramatic exclamation point to the end of the Mesozoic. At a minimum, the Chicxulub impactor was 6 miles (9.6km) in diameter, and the energy released likely exceeded more than 100 million megatons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/PIA03381_1024x1024.jpg?v=1605199033\" class=\"lazyload\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Top: Shaded relief image of the northwest corner of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula generated from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) data, and shows a subtle, but unmistakable, indication of the Chicxulub impact crater. Bottom: Same area viewed by the Landsat satellite, and was made by displaying the Thematic Mapper's Band 7 (mid-infrared), Band 4 (near-infrared) and Band 2 (green) as red, green and blue. (Source: NASA 2003)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvidence of massive fires and mega-tsunamis traced to this event have been found in many areas of the world, as well as a fine layer of the element Iridium which is known today as the K-Pg Boundary Layer. The discovery of this global layer and the eventual hypothesis is credited to Nobel Laureate Dr. Luis Alvarez and his son Dr. Walter Alvarez.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/LWA_with_Walt_1024x1024.jpg?v=1605198467\" class=\"lazyload\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Luis (left) and Walter Alvarez at the K-Pg Boundary in Gubbio, Italy 1981. Source: Lawrence Berkeley Lab Archives\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCreated here at Mini Museum, this bracelet includes a custom sterling silver bead resembling a small asteroid. We've carefully \u003cstrong\u003eembedded K-Pg Boundary Layer samples\u003c\/strong\u003e from North American deposits into the largest recess with high-grade, clear epoxy. Additional dark crevasses provide contrast for the asteroid surface design and reflect the hand-polishing each bead undergoes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cimg data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/31-KPG-85_1024x1024.jpg?v=1605549152\" class=\"lazyload\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: K-Pg Boundary Material from North American deposits. This material also featured in the Age of Dinosaurs collection.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cimg data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/extinction-process_1024x1024.jpg?v=1605199705\" class=\"lazyload\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Extinction Bracelet Sterling Silver K-Pg Boundary beads in process.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe remainder of the bracelet is comprised of polished, \u003cstrong\u003eblack obsidian\u003c\/strong\u003e beads for a refined look that is beautiful solo but pairs well with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.minimuseum.com\/collections\/jewelry\/products\/asteroid-belt-bracelet\"\u003eAsteroid Belt Bracelet\u003c\/a\u003e or other treasures you may already own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/extinction-on-bone-env-02_1024x1024.jpg?v=1605200012\" class=\"lazyload\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Just hanging out on a Triceratops horn, as you do.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe full bracelet measures 7\" in length (~17.5cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e though it will stretch a bit further. As pictured below, the bracelet works well for men and women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/extinction-stacked-men-01_1024x1024.jpg?v=1605200561\" class=\"lazyload\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: The 7\" size stacked with lava rocks. Note: Neanderthal man (aka Jamie) not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/extinction-bracelet-model-f-02_1024x1024.jpg?v=1605548713\" class=\"lazyload\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Stephanie models the 7\" size.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs pictured below, the bracelet comes in a gray gift box with a small information card that provides background on the material and serves as the certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/extinction-bracelet-box_1024x1024.jpg?v=1605200104\" class=\"lazyload\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cimg data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/epic-extinction-bracelet-01_1024x1024.jpg?v=1605548988\" class=\"lazyload\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: When you have a 3D printer and you really love dinosaurs.🦖❤️\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/extinction-bracelet-back_1024x1024.png?v=1605197501\" class=\"lazyload\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Back of the specimen card.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as: K-Pg,K\/Pg,K\/T,KT, KPG Boundary Layer Material\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32302645805139,"sku":"50-807-1519-206-81","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/extinction-main-black-01-2.jpg?v=1605548579"},{"product_id":"knights-sword","title":"Knight's Sword","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Knight's Sword made its debut in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/minimuseum.com\/fourth-edition.html\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eFourth Edition of the Mini Museum\u003c\/a\u003e. We are happy to offer a larger piece as a stand-alone item!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/knights-sword-front_1024x1024.png?v=1605285058\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/knights-sword-front_1024x1024.png?v=1605285058\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Front of the specimen card\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough many battles raged throughout the \"long thirteenth century\" of the High Middle Ages, scholars often refer to this century as a time of relative peace. This did not mean knights could retire on their estates. Eager kings looking to extend their authority continued military campaigns to the Holy Land, and a growing professionalization of warfare all combined to keep the European knight reliant on the tools of their trade: horse, armor, and sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/18-KNIGHTLY-SWORD_1024x1024.jpg?v=1605285484\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/18-KNIGHTLY-SWORD_1024x1024.jpg?v=1605285484\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Detail shot of the Knight's Sword\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is a fragment of a knight’s sword dating to the late 13th \/ early 14th century CE. For the last 200 years the sword was held in a private family collection in France until acquired in the early 21st century by a private dealer of antique arms in the United Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe specimen is enclosed in an acrylic specimen jar held within a handsome, glass-topped riker box case measuring 4 1\/2\" x 3 1\/2\". A small information card is also included, which also serves as the certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/knight-sword-context-full_1024x1024.jpg?v=1605286342\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: The Knight's Sword specimen with the remaining blade fragment and medieval chainmail.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is very early steel and will likely gather rust over time. This is especially true if you handle the specimen frequently or keep it exposed to the air for long periods. To help preserve the specimen, we've also included a small desiccant pack inside the specimen jar. \u003cem\u003eDo not remove the desiccant pack. \u003c\/em\u003eIf you handle the specimen, clean it with rubbing alcohol prior to returning it to the jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32305064837203,"sku":"80-112-0098-201-36","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/add-on-knight-sword-1000.jpg?v=1605287299"},{"product_id":"krayt-dragon-star-wars-iv","title":"Krayt Dragon - Star Wars IV","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn May 25th, 1977, George Lucas' \u003cem\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/em\u003e premiered in theaters. The film was an instant success. Fans saw the movie multiple times, sometimes on the same day. \u003cem\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/em\u003e went on to become a global phenomenon and still remains the third highest-grossing film of all time (inflation-adjusted).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis specimen contains fragments of the fiberglass from \u003cem\u003eStar Wars Episode IV's\u003c\/em\u003e \"Krayt Dragon\" prop, the long serpentine skeleton C-3PO encounters soon after separating from R2-D2 on Tatooine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo protect this fragile material, we've encased fragments of the original Krayt Dragon prop inside clear acrylic and affixed it to a sturdy black acrylic disc. Really, this is as Jawa-proof as it gets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe completed specimen is easy to handle and provides a sharp background contrast to the light color of the original fiberglass. You'll also find a large certificate card with authenticity details, the history of the prop, and a map! Also available is an upgraded display case specimen, which ships within an acrylic gem jar and includes a glass-topped riker case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Krayt Dragon Specimen + Card","offer_id":52032661324148,"sku":"80-112-0421-201-40","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Krayt Dragon Specimen + Card + Display Case","offer_id":52032661356916,"sku":"80-112-0304-201-40","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/NewKraytDragon20240126-MAIN-009_2dfb5a89-ab37-4f24-968f-127a5c34ab3b.jpg?v=1753190068"},{"product_id":"otodus-tooth","title":"Otodus Fossil Tooth - First Megatooth Shark","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/otodus-front_1024x1024.png?v=1607682353\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Front of the Specimen Card\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Paleocene Epoch, the Megatoothed sharks emerged as apex predators, dominating the seas for nearly 60,000,000 years. \u003cem\u003eOtodus obliquus\u003c\/em\u003e was the first of these giant ocean predators, with vertebrae over 5 inches in diameter, and an estimated body length between 30 to 40 feet, the creature was nearly as long as a bus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/otodus-group-feature-01_1024x1024.jpg?v=1607691219\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAbove: Detail shot of Medium Otodus specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOtodus’ long, smooth teeth were ideal for puncturing fish. In addition, the main tooth was flanked by two smaller structures called cusplets. These miniature teeth helped the shark latch onto its prey and hold its meal in place.\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-meg-02_1024x1024.jpg?v=1607691325\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAbove: The backside of a Megalodon tooth contrasted with the Medium Otodus. Evolution in action!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs you can see above, Otodus' descendants, the Megalodons, lost these cusplets and developed serrated teeth, a later evolutionary adaptation suited for tearing flesh from cetacean prey.\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-large-in-hand_1024x1024.jpg?v=1645807186\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAbove: A Large Otodus specimen in hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis specimen is an \u003cem\u003eOtodus obliquus\u003c\/em\u003e tooth from Morocco with an estimated age of 40,000,000 to 60,000,000 years old.\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-group-03_1024x1024.jpg?v=1607691169\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAbove: Typical Medium Otodus specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Otodus teeth are \u003cem\u003equite sharp\u003c\/em\u003e and should be handled with care. These specimens are relatively uniform in color, and all teeth will show some sign of repair. 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. A small information card is included with each specimen that also serves as the certificate of authenticity.\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-book-01_1024x1024.jpg?v=1607691036\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e Above: Medium Otodus Specimen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Small - 1\" to 1.5\" Includes Display Case","offer_id":41305501958227,"sku":"80-112-0168-201-40","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium - 1.75\" to 2.5\"","offer_id":39391094177875,"sku":"80-112-0107-201-36","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large - 2.6\" to 3\"","offer_id":39757329203283,"sku":"80-112-0207-201-40","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/otodus-main-01.jpg?v=1625576228"},{"product_id":"white-house-brick","title":"White House Brick","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe White House Brick was first introduced in the Fourth Edition of the Mini Museum. We are proud to offer it once again as a stand-alone specimen!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/white-house-front_1024x1024.png?v=1611594086\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Front of the Specimen Card\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince John Adams took up residence on November 1st, 1800, every U.S. President has called the White House home. Not surprisingly, each resident has endeavored to leave their mark, but then change is the guiding principle at the heart of the design suggested by George Washington, the one President who never lived in the Executive Mansion yet was so intimately involved in its creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe specimen in the Mini Museum is a fragment from a brick recovered during the 1948-1952 renovation and expansion of the White House. The project is sometimes referred to as a reconstruction rather than a renovation as the venerable structure was gutted from within and refitted with a steel superstructure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/24-WHITE-HOUSE-1950_1024x1024.jpg?v=1611595599\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Scenes from the 1950 \"Truman Renovation - See the extended text below for even more pictures.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis process generated an enormous amount of salvage material, some of which was used as landfill, but more attractive items became part of a popular public souvenir program designated by the Commission on the Renovation of the Executive Mansion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/24-WHITE-HOUSE_1024x1024.jpg?v=1611595510\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Close-up of a White House brick with the official seal, one of several in our collection.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOriginally, part of the Fourth Edition of the Mini Museum we are proud to offer it once more as a stand-alone item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach hand-cut brick fragment is encased inside an acrylic specimen jar and presented in one of our classic, glass-topped riker display boxes. The size and shape of each specimen varies, but on average they measure 1 x 0.5 x 0.5 centimeters\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. The riker display box measures 4 1\/2\" x 3 1\/2\". A small information card is also included, which serves as the certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/renovation-montage-03_1024x1024.jpg?v=1611596694\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32380436119635,"sku":"80-112-0109-201-36","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/add-on-whitehouse-02-1000.jpg?v=1611599539"},{"product_id":"us-capitol-building-steps","title":"U.S. Capitol Building Steps","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/uscapitol-03-front_1024x1024.png?v=1614772963\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Front of the Specimen Card\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1800, when only the first of its wings had been completed, the United States Capitol held its first meeting of Congress. Since then, through renovations, destructions, expansions, and more, the building has served as the legislative heart of the country. It is where the law of the land is drafted, critiqued, and created, and for many, where democracy prevails over chaos and tyranny.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEven after the Statue of Freedom was mounted at the apex of the dome in 1863, the Capitol still underwent changes that continue to this day. Like the democratic government the building represents, it is never truly finished, ever-changing with new improvements, new faces, and new ideas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is a fragment of the first marble steps of the U.S. Capitol, originally installed in 1870 and replaced 1995 with granite.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/us-capitol-1200-04_1024x1024.jpg?v=1614893131\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarble was an extremely important material in the eyes of the designers. They wished to invoke the image of ancient Greek and Roman architecture in their new country, something that was reflected not only in the structure but the very stones that built it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/us-capitol-1200-02_1024x1024.jpg?v=1614893157\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, when the Capitol was first planned, there were no known marble deposits near Washington D.C. Aquia Creek sandstone was used as a replacement at first, but as the country grew and the Capitol began to require renovation, marble was brought in from across the nation. Deposits from Massachusetts, Georgia, and even new quarries near the Potomac supplied new interiors, columns, facades, and stairways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with the Aquia Creek sandstone, this material has been made available at times for collectible in various forms. This particular piece of marble was part of a limited edition book-end set created in the late 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/us-capitol-1200-03_022d332b-5af0-4c4c-b6ce-a6d1ebd3df7b_1024x1024.jpg?v=1614893094\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach hand-cut fragment is encased inside an acrylic specimen jar and presented in one of our classic, glass-topped riker display boxes. The size of each specimen varies, but on average they measure 6 to 10 millimeters along each edge\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. The riker display box measures 4 1\/2\" x 3 1\/2\". A small information card is also included, which serves as the certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39257123979347,"sku":"80-112-0114-201-36","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/add-on-uscapitol-01-1000.jpg?v=1614816114"},{"product_id":"muhammad-ali-punching-bag","title":"Muhammad Ali Punching Bag","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis specimen first appeared in the Fourth Edition of the Mini Museum. We are proud to offer it as a stand-alone specimen!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/muhammad-ali-front_1024x1024.png?v=1614773443\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Front of the Specimen Card\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1964, a loud, handsome boxer from Louisville, Kentucky shocked the sporting world by beating the reigning heavyweight champion of the world. The new champion's name was Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. and he was just 22 years old. The day after the fight, Clay announced to the press that he was a Muslim and confirmed rumors that he had joined the Nation of Islam. Ten days later, the champion was introduced to the world by a new name: Muhammad Ali.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen comes from a punching bag formerly used by Muhammad Ali. Known as a double-end or \"crazy\" bag, this particular type of punching bag is used to improve accuracy, speed, and endurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/25-MUHAMMAD-ALI-008_1024x1024.jpg?v=1614894201\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe double-end bag is attached at two ends with floor-to-ceiling elastic straps. This makes the bag highly reactive to punches, which is useful in developing defensive skills, as the bag is prone to \"hit back\". This particular bag was used by Muhammad Ali during training sessions in the 1970's. The bag was gifted to long-time Louisville sports radio personality and friend of Muhammad Ali, John Ramsey, and later purchased at auction by Mini Museum. It first appeared in the Fourth Edition of the Mini Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/E10KPK_1024x1024.jpg?v=1614894519\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Muhammad Ali training in 1973. Note: This is not the same bag. We just like this picture.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach specimen is hand-punched with a custom-made \"punching bag\" shaped die. The specimens are then split by hand and reviewed by members of the team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/prep-combo_1024x1024.jpg?v=1614894021\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Preparing specimens in the workshop.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimens measure approximately 5x2 millimeters and each is encased inside an acrylic specimen jar and presented in one of our classic, glass-topped riker display boxes. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe riker display box measures 4 1\/2\" x 3 1\/2\". A small information card is also included, which serves as the certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/muhammad-ali-1200-04_1024x1024.jpg?v=1614895440\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: The specimen with Life Magazine October 23, 1970 celebrating Ali's return to the ring.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This specimen is quite small and being leather it will fray over time. We recommend keeping it in the acrylic jar to avoid fragmentation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39257142689875,"sku":"80-112-0115-201-36","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/muhammad-ali-2025-MAIN-010.jpg?v=1765561033"},{"product_id":"smilodon-bone","title":"Smilodon Bone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/smilodon-03-front_1024x1024.png?v=1618240383\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003csmall\u003eAbove: Front of Specimen Card\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith twin, serrated, canine teeth measuring 8 inches (20 cm) and backed by 600 pounds (275 kg) of muscle,\u003cem\u003e Smilodon fatalis\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most iconic animals of the Pleistocene Epoch. While the look of this stocky animal gave rise to its popular name, saber-tooth (or sabertooth) tigers are only distantly related to modern big cats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/smilodon-hero-main-4_1024x1024.jpg?v=1638466109\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: 11.25\" Smilodon fatalis Femur \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmilodon Bone Specimens:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Riker Box Specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e - This specimen is a fragment of a \u003cem\u003eSmilodon fatalis\u003c\/em\u003e femur recovered on private land in Florida. This species of Smilodon ranged across North America and into the western half of South America for roughly 1.5 million years, finally succumbing with other megafauna during the Quaternary Extinction Event 10,000 years ago. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe specimen measures approximately 5mm and comes in an acrylic jar, which housed inside a glass-topped Riker display box measuring 4x3x1 (inches). A small information card accompanies the specimen and serves as the certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShowcase Specimens\u003c\/strong\u003e - Priced and sold individually. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese specimens are carefully wrapped and shipped in sturdy cartons. They will include individual certificates of authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/smilodon-desk_1024x1024.jpg?v=1618245242\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Smilodon Bone Classic Riker Box Specimen.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Classic Riker Box Specimen","offer_id":39565853720659,"sku":"80-112-0120-201-36","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/smilodon-desk.jpg?v=1724162425"},{"product_id":"dire-wolf-jaw","title":"Dire Wolf Jaw Classic Riker Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe dire wolf was one of the most successful predators of the late Pleistocene epoch, rivaling that of the Smilodon. Ranging from Alaska to Bolivia, this muscular carnivore dominated the North American food chain 100,000 years ago with its powerful bite and pack tactics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is a fragment of the dire wolf's iconic jaw, which is placed in one of our classic glass-topped riker display cases alongside an informational photo card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39311562080339,"sku":"80-112-0119-201-36","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/add-on-direwolf-01-1000.jpg?v=1618244720"},{"product_id":"aterian-tools","title":"Aterian Tools","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/aterian-front_1024x1024.png?v=1621874941\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Front of the Specimen Card\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTool making is a defining component in the evolution of human culture and sets us apart from the other creatures on the planet. Early in human history, in the middle of the Paleolithic, a new technological culture developed in North Africa: the Aterians. This group is known today for its advanced techniques and the differentiation of their tools. By studying what the Aterians left behind, we can learn much about how they lived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/aterian-group_1024x1024.jpg?v=1622143040\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/aterian-group_1024x1024.jpg?v=1622143040\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: A selection of Aterian Tools. Note that sizes, shapes, and colors will vary.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is a complete Aterian tool as found in North Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach individual tool is presented 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Color, size, and shape varies widely based on each individual stone. As might be expected with stone tools that are many thousands of years old, the condition will also vary as most have been worn over time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/aterian-ochre-art_1024x1024.jpg?v=1622143295\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39350961471571,"sku":"80-112-0130-201-39","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/add-on-aterian-02-1000.jpg?v=1621875635"},{"product_id":"mammoth-hair","title":"Mammoth Hair","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRadiocarbon-dated to 19,551 years old! Mammoth Hair is part of the First Edition collection. We are happy to offer it once again as a stand-alone specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/mammoth-hair-front_1024x1024.png?v=1621950965\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003csmall\u003eAbove: Front of Specimen Card\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Various legends exist about frozen mammoths. It has been said that the scientists who excavated the Beresovka mammoth, discovered in the year 1900, enjoyed a banquet on mammoth steak. What really appears to have happened is that one of them made a heroic attempt to take a bite out of this meat but was unable to keep it down, in spite of a generous use of spices.\" ~ Björn Kurtén in \"How to Deep Freeze a Mammoth\"\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the popular imagination, the \"Ice Age\" happened in the distant past, but in fact, the ice age is still ongoing today. We just live in a warm pocket known as an interglacial period, also known as the Holocene. Our ice age began 2.6 million years ago at the start of the Pleistocene epoch. Repeated periods of glacial incursions during the Pleistocene created the permanent ice sheets that cover Antarctica, Greenland, and parts of the Arctic. The changing environment also allowed for the development of large animals known as megafauna adapted to the climate, including the woolly mammoth.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA full-grown woolly mammoth, just one species of the genus Mammuthus, stood 10-12 feet at the shoulder with shaggy hair. The woolly mammoth's hair provided a substantial advantage in the struggle to stay warm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/mammoth-hair-wide_1024x1024.jpg?v=1623065815\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/mammoth-hair-wide_1024x1024.jpg?v=1623065815\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Mammoth Hair from the First Edition of the Mini Museum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen is a tuft of woolly mammoth hair. \u003c\/span\u003eThe specimen comes from a well-preserved wooly mammoth discovered near the Indigkra River in Siberia, Russia, radiocarbon-dated to 19,551 years old. Mammoth Hair originally appeared in the First Edition of the Mini Museum. We're pleased to offer it once again as a single specimen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/mammoth-hair-open_1024x1024.jpg?v=1623065860\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/mammoth-hair-open_1024x1024.jpg?v=1623065860\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs pictured above, the specimen comes in an acrylic jar, which housed inside a glass-topped Riker display box measuring 4x3x1 (inches). A small information card accompanies the specimen and serves as the certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: Every tuft is completely unique. \u003c\/strong\u003eColoring and texture vary widely. Images on this page convey typical specimens. The hair has not been treated in any way. It is meant for display and study only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore about the Woolly Mammoth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/mammoth-meat-illustration_1024x1024.jpg?v=1621950911\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoughly the mass of a modern African elephant, the woolly mammoth evolved some 400,000 years ago in Siberia from the steppe mammoth widespread on that continent, and ultimately spread westward into Europe and eastward into North America via the Beringian land bridge that once connected modern-day Russia and Alaska. This event may have been the second mammoth invasion of the New World, as the steppe mammoth forayed to North America about 1.5 million years ago and evolved there into the endemic (and enormous) Columbian mammoth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Pleistocene North America, woolly mammoths primarily roamed the cold, treeless tundra-grasslands immediately below the continental ice sheets—the American reach of the mammoth steppe—while Columbian mammoths occupied a more southerly, temperate range encompassing most of today's Lower 48 States and which extended deep into Mexico.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey shared this territory with fellow Pleistocene grazers, subsisting mainly on grasses and sedges along with willows, alders, and other stunted trees that grew sparsely in the high-latitude steppe lands, far more diverse biomass than the modern Arctic tundra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter disappearing from continental ranges roughly 10,000 years ago, small, isolated populations of woolly mammoths survived on Alaska's St. Paul Island until about 5,600 years ago and on Russia's Wrangel Island until perhaps 4,000 years ago. All of these pockets eventually died out due to the lack of genetic diversity that comes from metropolitan interactions with larger populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKurtén, Björn. How to deep-freeze a mammoth. Columbia University Press, 1986.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBocherens, Hervé, et al. \"Isotopic evidence for diet and subsistence pattern of the Saint-Césaire I Neanderthal: review and use of a multi-source mixing model.\" Journal of human evolution 49.1 (2005): 71-87.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSherkow, Jacob S., and Henry T. 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We are happy to offer it once again as a stand-alone specimen!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNormally, the Sun is the brightest object you see in the sky, but on the morning of February 15th, 2013, this wasn’t the case. Just minutes after sunrise, over 18 miles up, an object entering the Earth’s atmosphere exploded over the town of Chelyabinsk in Russia. This object, known as the Chelyabinsk meteor, has since become one of the most witnessed entries of an extraterrestrial object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is a Chelyabinsk meteorite fragment. The 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\u003eBoth small and medium sized fragments are available. You can see the full sizing info further below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":40502023815251,"sku":"80-112-0253-201-40","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":40502023848019,"sku":"80-112-0121-201-36","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/chelyabinsk-group.jpg?v=1674514947"},{"product_id":"fossil-great-white-shark-tooth","title":"Fossil White Shark Tooth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/great-white-front-02_1024x1024.png?v=1631097029\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Great White Shark: an apex predator known around the world that dominates the ocean with its ferocity. This species has existed for millions of years and evolved into a deadly hunter as it spread through the global seas. It is though, still only an animal, not a monster like blockbuster movies might make some believe. The shark does not hunt with malice, but that doesn’t make its methods any less brutal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecovered from Miocene epoch deposits in Peru, this specimen comes from an ancestor species of today’s great white shark. C. \u003cem\u003ehastalis\u003c\/em\u003e and C. \u003cem\u003ehubbelli\u003c\/em\u003e had similar tooth shapes with varying degrees of serrations suggesting a clear evolutionary path from early mako sharks. The estimated age is 5-8 million years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/extinct-white-large-in-hand-02_1024x1024.jpg?v=1631112890\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: A Large tooth in hand.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe specimen comes in a classic, glass-topped riker box case measuring 4 1\/2\" x 3 1\/2\". A small information card is included, also serving as the certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtinct White Shark Tooth Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e - 0.5 to 1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e - 1\" to 1.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge\u003c\/strong\u003e - 1.5\" Plus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/extinct-white-large-medium-star-01_60da854f-a500-4da9-bbd2-f26b9ab865ee_1024x1024.jpg?v=1631111595\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Large and Medium Teeth showing a range of shapes and colors.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTooth shapes and colors vary widely with this specimen. To protect the specimen during transit every tooth is individually wrapped. On receipt, simply open the top of the case and unwrap the tooth and then arrange the tooth inside the case as pictured here on the site. We also recommend placing the bubble wrap under the soft, white lining of the case. This extra padding will keep the tooth snug in the case after the lid is secured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/extinct-white-small-medium-large-01_1024x1024.jpg?v=1631111647\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Clockwise from the bottom: Small, Medium, and Large Teeth displayed with the Specimen Card.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore About White Sharks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"You’re gonna need a bigger boat.\" ~ Chief Brody, Jaws (1975)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/great-white-illustration-final_1024x1024.jpg?v=1631111048\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/great-white-illustration-final_1024x1024.jpg?v=1631111048\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: \"Hello!\" (Source: Mini Museum)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The great white, or Carcharodon carcharias, appears in all major oceans worldwide. Some specimens have been recorded to grow up to 20 feet long and weigh over 5,000 pounds. Such a creature requires constant feeding and a large hunting ground, which has made study of the species difficult and long-term capture impossible.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVery few creatures can outmatch the great white in the open ocean. The shark feeds primarily on dolphins, seals, and turtles, but some have been known to go after fish and birds as well. As it approaches prey, the shark can use a special electroreception sense to feel electric fields given off by creatures. This amazing ability helps them determine the precise locations of their target before they strike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/transitional-white-tooth-illustration_1024x1024.jpg?v=1631110852\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/transitional-white-tooth-illustration_1024x1024.jpg?v=1631110852\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: A White Shark Jumping with Prey at Sunset (Source: Mini Museum)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA seal unfortunate enough to find itself in the eyes of a hungry great white is in for a prolonged and brutal struggle. The shark lurks beneath its prey, preparing for the perfect moment to launch itself upwards. It snatches the seal, breaking the surface for a moment with the momentum of its attack, and clamps down with a bite force of 18,000 newtons. The shark wrestles the seal beneath the waves, using its rows of serrated teeth to saw back and forth into the animal’s flesh. This continues as the seal attempts to escape and the shark drags it back down. The profuse bleeding eventually exsanguinates the seal and the shark’s meal is secured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/extinct-white-large-medium-small-grid_1024x1024.jpg?v=1631112824\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/extinct-white-large-medium-small-grid_1024x1024.jpg?v=1631112824\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Large, Medium, and Small examples together and in-hand.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a long time, the common scientific consensus was that the Carcharodons descended from the ancient megatoothed sharks, Megalodon. This was based on their similar body shape and ecological roles. However, recent studies of the teeth of great whites have changed this opinion. A new species of ancient shark, \u003cem\u003eCarcharodon hastalis\u003c\/em\u003e and later \u003cem\u003eC. hubbelli\u003c\/em\u003e, was discovered with a similar tooth shape, albeit lacking the great white’s serrations. Over millions of years, new fossils show this species’ teeth gaining the jagged edge we see in shark teeth today, suggesting an evolution from mako sharks rather than megatoothed sharks. This would be consistent with the change in diet from primarily fish to marine mammals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/AdobeStock_95064617_1024x1024.jpg?v=1631111216\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/AdobeStock_95064617_1024x1024.jpg?v=1631111216\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Modern Great White Jumping in South Africa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might think of great whites as bloodthirsty monsters that attack any humans they come across. Movies and television like Jaws have done much to emphasize this view, though it actually has little basis in reality. While it’s true that attacks do occur from great whites, they are actually rather rare; as of 2020, there are only around 60 recorded attacks per year, a smaller percent of which are fatal. Many of these encounters play out with the shark biting down to exsanguinate the human like it does with most prey, but then releasing and disappearing. It’s thought that great whites actually dislike the taste of human, preferring the fattier oceanic mammals over us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/great-white-back_1024x1024.png?v=1631111325\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Back of the Specimen Card\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Small - 0.5\" to 1\" Includes Display Case","offer_id":39448382177363,"sku":"80-112-0173-201-40","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium - 1\" to 1.5\" Includes Display Case","offer_id":39448382210131,"sku":"80-112-0174-201-40","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large - 1.5\" to 2\" Includes Display Case","offer_id":39448382242899,"sku":"80-112-0175-201-40","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/add-on-whiteshark-medium-04.jpg?v=1631109318"},{"product_id":"phytosaur-teeth-scutes","title":"Phytosaur Teeth - Classic Riker Box Specimens","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIn the early Mesozoic era, dinosaurs walked the Earth and heavy ferns covered the land in a hot climate, but one familiar danger lurked at the water’s edge: the ancient Phytosaur. This monstrous reptile was an early aquatic predator that struck with terrifying speed and power at anything unfortunate enough to cross its feeding grounds. While it resembled a modern crocodile, the phytosaur is far older and perhaps more frightening than the aquatic reptiles we know today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Small Tooth","offer_id":39499828756563,"sku":"80-112-0189-201-40","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium Tooth","offer_id":39499828789331,"sku":"80-112-0190-201-40","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/add-on-phytosaur-small-02-1000.jpg?v=1635102253"},{"product_id":"la-brea-tar-pits","title":"La Brea Tar Pit Riker Box Specimens","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/labrea-front_1024x1024.png?v=1637145324\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: The front of the Specimen Card for the Tar Pit Specimen. (Source: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSmilodon californicus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCanis dirus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e fight over a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMammuthus columbi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e carcass in the La Brea Tar Pits, Robert Bruce Horsfall, 1913)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe La Brea Tar Pits are among the most well-known petroleum seeps in the world. Over millennia, such seeps can become lake-like formations and trap unwary wildlife. Excavated animal remains at La Brea comprise nearly 700 different species, some dating back 40,000 years to the Late Pleistocene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"La Brea Specimen","offer_id":39540227997779,"sku":"80-112-0192-201-40","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/tar-pit-riker-desk-MAIN-010_a23d1269-ce19-4d11-a611-20981c18de84.jpg?v=1689344209"},{"product_id":"trilobite","title":"Trilobite Display Case \u0026 Handheld Sizes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/trilobite-front_1024x1024.png?v=1637600743\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Front of Specimen Card\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNo creature exemplified the diverse nature of life more than the trilobite. This class of arthropods formed a staggering amount of different species throughout the Cambrian period. Today, over 5,000 different genera of trilobites have been discovered and named, with more surely waiting to be discovered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/trilobite-group-shot-table-wide_1024x1024.jpg?v=1637950218\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/trilobite-group-shot-table-wide_1024x1024.jpg?v=1637950218\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Large Handheld Specimens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis specimen is a trilobite from Morocco. They come from Silurian and Devonian formations and date to 350,000,000-400,000,000 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/trilobite-speicmen-context-specimen-jar-3_1024x1024.jpg?v=1637601573\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: A Riker Box Trilobite Specimen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrilobite Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Riker Box\u003c\/strong\u003e - Roughly 5mm to 1cm in length, each trilobite is secured in acrylic specimen jars and housed \u003c\/span\u003einside our classic, glass-topped riker display cases. The cases measure 4 1\/2\" x 3 1\/2\". \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebroadly categorized under Phacops africanus. \u003c\/span\u003eA small information card is also enclosed that also serves as the certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Handheld Specimens\u003c\/strong\u003e - 2\" and up, these larger specimens are too big for a riker box and will ship in our sturdy cartons. Genus is typically Flexicalymene though broadly categorized under Phacops africanus. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA small information card is also enclosed that also serves as the certificate of authenticity. And yes, you will want to hold them. That's a-ok!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each trilobite is a unique individual. Positioning and coloring will vary widely. Some are flat and some are curled in a ball-like position. This is completely normal. As pictured, large trilobites may show some signs of repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/trilobite-group-shot-white-2_1024x1024.jpg?v=1637950268\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/trilobite-group-shot-white-2_1024x1024.jpg?v=1637950268\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Large Handheld Specimens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Small Riker Box","offer_id":39555309273171,"sku":"80-112-0193-201-40","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Handheld","offer_id":39555309305939,"sku":"80-112-0193-201-41","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/trilobite-speicmen-context-specimen-jar-2.jpg?v=1666803697"},{"product_id":"death-of-the-dinosaurs-k-pg-boundary-and-deccan-traps","title":"Death of the Dinosaurs - K-Pg Boundary and Deccan Traps","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/deathofthedinosaurs-front_1024x1024.png?v=1637781414\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/deathofthedinosaurs-front_1024x1024.png?v=1637781414\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Front of the Specimen Card\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large-scale geological event known as the End-Cretaceous Mass Extinction had a profound influence on life on our planet. Three-quarters of all life on Earth perished during this time, from marine invertebrates like the ammonites, to the large avian and marine reptiles which had held their dominant place for so long, and of course the dinosaurs. In a geological instant, hundreds of non-avian dinosaur species, the product of more than 175,000,000 years of evolution, completely disappeared from the Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cause of this mass extinction event is an ongoing and often contentious debate in the scientific community. Did the extinction happen rapidly or was it the product of a long period of change in climate? Or perhaps the culmination of both factors?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/death-of-the-dinosaurs-context_1024x1024.jpg?v=1637781699\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/death-of-the-dinosaurs-context_1024x1024.jpg?v=1637781699\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: The Death of the Dinosaurs with K-Pg material and Deccan Traps remains.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs pictured above, this item includes the physical evidence behind the two leading theories for the death of the dinosaurs: the Chicxulub Asteroid Impact and the flood basalts of the Indian Subcontinent known as the Deccan Traps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/32-DECCAN-112_1024x1024.jpg?v=1637782566\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Varied material from the Deccan Traps\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Deccan Traps\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the largest volcanic features on earth. Stretching across the Indian Subcontinent, the remnants of these powerful flood basalts reach depths of more than 1.2 miles (2,000m). The eruption of the Deccan Traps came in relatively fast pulses just before the recognized boundary between the Cretaceous and Paleogene Periods (c. 66.8 million years ago). Sulphur-dioxide released by this eruption is thought to have cooled the planet by as much as 2°C (3.6°F), a data point which is reflected in the study of extinction rates in many smaller forms of life including foraminifera as well as larger species like the dinosaurs. The specimen in Age of Dinosaurs is a mixture of the portions of three distinct phases of the main eruption donated by Professor Gerta Keller of Princeton University. We are very grateful for Dr. Keller’s kind donation of this material which underlies a lifetime of work on this fascinating subject.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/31-KPG-85_f318bdb1-a151-42f6-8e02-7ee3f0c69eaa_1024x1024.jpg?v=1637782609\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/31-KPG-85_f318bdb1-a151-42f6-8e02-7ee3f0c69eaa_1024x1024.jpg?v=1637782609\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: K-Pg Boundary Material\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy contrast, \u003cstrong\u003ethe Chicxulub Asteroid Impact\u003c\/strong\u003e (c. 66 million years ago) provides a dramatic exclamation point to the end of the Mesozoic. At a minimum, the Chicxulub impactor was 6 miles (9.6km) in diameter, and the energy released likely exceeded more than 100 million megatons. Evidence of massive fires and mega-tsunamis traced to this event have been found in many areas of the world, as well as a fine layer of the element Iridium which is known today as the K-Pg Boundary Layer. The discovery of this global layer and the eventual hypothesis is credited to Nobel Laureate Dr. Luis Alvarez and his son Dr. Walter Alvarez. The specimen in the Mini Museum is a mixture of the K-Pg Boundary Layer samples taken from across North America and Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimens are 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The distribution of the material in each specimen will be unique. Product images are representative samples. 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By all measures, the \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHōei eruption\u003c\/span\u003e is the largest single eruption of Mount Fuji in recorded history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated and assembled here at Mini Museum, the volcanic bead is complemented by golden sheen obsidian and offset by acrylic lacquer beads streaked with gold paint.  The lacquer beads are available in red, black, or white and all three are quite stunning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/fuji-bracelet-on-wrist-2_1024x1024.jpg?v=1639406921\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Jamie wearing the red version bracelet.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full bracelet measures 7\" in length (~17.5cm) though it will stretch a bit further. 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