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The family of Araucaria spread widely across the supercontinent of Pangea by the Late Triassic Period. Over the last 200 million years, the \"primitive\" look of the Araucaria hasn't changed much: straight, columnar trunks with branches covered in overlapping, scale-like leaves, some species reach 30m in height. Surviving descendants of this family still thrive today in Chile, Argentina, Australia, and the island of New Caledonia. The specimen in the Core Sample comes from a slice of fossilized Araucarioxylon arizonicum from the Chinle Formation, recovered on private land in Arizona.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePermian-Triassic Extinction Event \/ Siberian Traps (c. 252,280,000 years ago)\u003c\/strong\u003e - \"The Great Dying\" is the largest extinction event in the history of the planet, and one of the chief catalysts of this event is thought to be the 1,000,000 year volcanic eruption known as the Siberian Traps. This flood basalt eruption covered over 7 million square kilometers (2,700,000 square miles) with as much as 4 million cubic kilometers of lava (~1,000,000 cubic miles). Carbon dioxide and methane releases triggered by the Siberian Traps caused runaway global warming, driving ocean temperatures to exceed 40C (104F) and killing nearly 95% of life on Earth. The specimen in the Core Sample comes from the Kuznetsk Basin in southwestern Siberia. 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This includes past orders. Thank you for helping others to share their love of the Moon and the Stars!!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCapturing the Heart of Space... \u003cspan\u003eMoon \u0026amp; Stars pairs lunar dust from the bright highlands of the moon with a dense asteroid forged during the birth of our solar system. This two-strand, sterling silver necklace features two meteorites: a complete Campo del Cielo meteorite and a Swarovski crystal backed with lunar dust from meteorite NWA 5000.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003eBoth chains are cable-style Sterling Silver. The chains connect by means of a spring clasp. Each setting is also Sterling Silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew! 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Its composition suggests a highlands origin. The highlands of the moon are the white areas we can see with the naked eye here on Earth. These regions are dominated by a range of intrusive igneous rocks, such as the gabbro of NWA 5000. Known in geology as anorthosites, these rocks form when large plumes of magma cool and crystallize within the crust. The darker areas of the moon, known as \"seas\" due to their visual appearance, are basalts created during volcanic floods on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCampo del Cielo is often referred to as a single meteorite but it is in fact a broad term defining a meteorite field in the Chaco Province of Northwest Argentina. There are numerous large craters here and radiocarbon dating of charred tree stumps place the date of the impact at roughly 2500 BCE. The tale of the original fall was passed down from generation to generation and woven into local legends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe region, known as \u003cem\u003ePiguem Nonraltá\u003c\/em\u003e, became a place of pilgrimage, worship, and industry. The indigenous Quechuan name translates to Spanish as \u003cem\u003eCampo del Cielo\u003c\/em\u003e or \"Field of Heaven.\" The name was recorded in 1576 CE by the Governor of the provinces of Tucumán, Gonzalo de Abreu y Figueroa, as the Spanish searched for the source of iron being used in indigenous weapons and possible silver deposits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore recent studies have shown that Campo del Cielo is an IAB iron meteorite. As with other meteorites in this class, radioisotopic dating of silicate inclusions places the age of the main mass at roughly 4,400,000-4,500,000 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCare Notice: The Campo del Cielo meteorite has been cleaned and sealed to protect it as much as possible. However, it is a Nickel\/Iron alloy so it is susceptible to rust should the coating wear off. To keep the meteorite rust-free, we recommend the necklace be kept dry and away from chemicals. Swimming, showering, or similar activity could cause the protective coating to wear prematurely and allow rust to form. Care must also be taken to keep the meteorite away from chemicals like bleach, chlorine, and especially anything containing acid. Please note the meteorite also contains Nickel and can cause an allergic reaction if placed directly against the skin if one is sensitive to Nickel.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/moon-and-stars-2021-back_1024x1024.png?v=1641392818\"\u003eAbove: The back of the Specimen Card.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"16-18\"","offer_id":2561129316385,"sku":"50-807-8009-206-82","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18-20\"","offer_id":15227925856291,"sku":"50-807-1505-206-81","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/moon-stars-square-on-black.jpg?v=1510851000"},{"product_id":"fordite-necklace","title":"Fordite Pendant Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAmerican-Made Motor Agate... The bright, jewel-like layers of Fordite are comprised of thousands of layers of automobile paint. Drop by drop, each layer represents a different vehicle as it passed through the paint booth in the factory. Heated to hundreds of degrees, the layers fused together to form one of the most beautiful and completely accidental man-made composites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis 18-inch (~45cm) Sterling Silver necklace features a custom-crafted piece of Fordite. The Fordite measures approximately 1 1\/3 inches (~35mm). \u003cstrong\u003eColors and patterns will vary widely\u003c\/strong\u003e, so each piece is sure to be unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulticolor\u003c\/strong\u003e - Variety of colors, including blue, red, yellow, silver, black, and others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew! Black \u0026amp; Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e - Primarily Black, Silver, and White. May have patches of Blue and Red but the dominant theme is monochrome. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/fordite-black-silver-examples_1024x1024.jpg?v=1592581747\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/fordite-black-silver-examples_1024x1024.jpg?v=1592581747\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Example Black \u0026amp; Silver Fordite Pendants showing highlights of red and blue on a predominantly monochrome color scheme.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Multicolor","offer_id":31932638036051,"sku":"50-807-4507-206-81","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \u0026 Silver","offer_id":31932638068819,"sku":"50-807-1512-206-81","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/fordite-square-on-black-c1.jpg?v=1592581199"},{"product_id":"mini-museum-hindenburg-airship-skin","title":"Hindenburg Airship Skin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eOh, the humanity, all the passengers. screaming around here [...] \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e Listen, folks; I... I'm gonna have to stop for a minute because I've lost my voice. 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. It was originally retrieved at the scene in 1937 by journalist Harry Kroh, a local reporter dispatched to cover what was expected to be a routine landing but turned into one of the most well-covered disasters in history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwatches vary in size and shape, but each measures \u003cem\u003eapproximately\u003c\/em\u003e one square centimeter in area. Swatches may exhibit uneven edges or have areas where the cloth beneath the aluminum doping is visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: The swatch is enclosed in a small, specimen jar within the case. If you choose to remove the swatch from the jar, please be careful while handling. While the aluminum coating is still bright the fabric beneath is quite fragile.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5063654080545,"sku":"80-113-4513-201-36","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/hindenburg-airship-skin-MAIN-001.jpg?v=1763743778"},{"product_id":"apollo-11-command-module-foil","title":"Apollo 11 Command Module Foil","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is an actual, mission-flown fragment of kapton foil from the Apollo 11 Command Module \u003cem\u003eColumbia\u003c\/em\u003e. This material helped protect Apollo astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins on their journey from Earth to the Moon and back. 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. The die-cut design allows you to showcase the specimen inside the display case with any one of four different designs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Small (1mm x 1mm)","offer_id":51782402703732,"sku":"80-112-4002-201-33","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (2mm x 2mm)","offer_id":51782402736500,"sku":"80-112-0405-201-40","price":276.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/1mm-apollo-11-whipkey-01-front_dde1c6a1-35f1-4792-9829-0a73f9174e12.jpg?v=1742243024"},{"product_id":"mini-museum-space-shuttle-tire","title":"Space Shuttle Columbia - Flown Nose Landing Gear Tire","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen comes from a mission-flown, Space Shuttle nose landing gear tire which was removed from service after the Space Shuttle Columbia's 13th mission, STS-52. 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). 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The woolly mammoth's hair provided a substantial advantage in the struggle to stay warm.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir high-crowned molars were pleated with ridges of enamel: somewhat similar to the dentition of the modern Asian elephant, but distinct from the fewer, diamond-shaped, enamel plates of the African elephant. The morphology of mammoth teeth and the distribution of mammoth remains suggests mammoths were predominantly grazers subsisting mainly upon grasses and sedges, a diverse biomass that the modern Arctic tundra doesn’t approach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen is a fragment of a Woolly Mammoth fossilized tooth that was recovered from the bottom of the North Sea, in an area referred to as \"Doggerland.\" The item is housed in a glass-topped riker display box measuring 4x3x1\" and comes with a small photo card that also serves as a certificate of authenticity. 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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. 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Also known as Chhogori, the mountain rises 8,611 meters (28,251 feet), standing above other giants in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/k2-hiking_grande.jpg?v=1543530856\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rugged mountains are composed primarily of metamorphic gneiss and granite, such as this piece. The blue “raindrops” are azurite, a soft mineral produced from weathering copper deposits. 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It is available in both silver and gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver and Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted at Mini Museum, the authentic chain mail rings are interspersed with \u003cstrong\u003eSterling Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e14kt Gold-Filled\u003c\/strong\u003e rings. Both silver and gold versions of this necklace feature a cable-style chain that measures 18-inches (~45cm). The complete necklace comes in a decorative box and includes a small information card about the specimen. 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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe silver version is shipped within a small anti-tarnish bag to protect the silver elements of the piece during storage and transport. You may wish to keep this bag to store your piece when you are not wearing it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":13727258542115,"sku":"50-807-4505-206-83","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":13648168026147,"sku":"50-807-4505-206-81","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/chainmail-necklace-gold-main-zoom.jpg?v=1548788072"},{"product_id":"gift-card","title":"Mini Museum Gift Card","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShare the Universe with the Mini Museum Gift Card!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGift Cards are available in varying denominations from $5 up to $500. The cards are virtual, which means that after purchase we'll send a code to you for use on the site. You can also print the code if you'd like to have an item to present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e As noted above, our gift cards are not physical products. They are virtual codes that can be redeemed during the purchase of in-stock items in the shop. This means they are ready to go once you receive them in your inbox. Just print and gift! 🎁\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGift cards cannot be used for pre-orders or Kickstarter campaigns.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"$5.00 USD","offer_id":13654550511651,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$10.00 USD","offer_id":13654518956067,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$20.00 USD","offer_id":13654518988835,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$30.00 USD","offer_id":32343976345683,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$50.00 USD","offer_id":13654519021603,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$75.00 USD","offer_id":32343976443987,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$100.00 USD","offer_id":13654519054371,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$300.00 USD","offer_id":13654522495011,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$500.00 USD","offer_id":32343977066579,"sku":"","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/2023-mm-gift-card.jpg?v=1703081242"},{"product_id":"dendraster-gibbsii","title":"Dendraster Gibbsii - Fossilized Sand Dollar","description":"Fossilized at the bottom of the sea floor over 5,000,000 years ago, this Dendraster is a window into the ocean's past. The body plan of the animal has been preserved in beautiful detail, with their intricate skeletons still clearly visible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis particular fossil is a \u003cem\u003eDendraster Gibbsii \u003c\/em\u003efrom the San Joaquin Valley deposit. The petroleum in this region can also provide a slight natural stain to the item. Each fossil is a unique item, so shape, size, and patterns will vary.","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13903896936483,"sku":"80-102-7005-201-36","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/add-on-dendraster-2023-02.jpg?v=1688049347"},{"product_id":"dawn-redwood-fossilized-metasequoia-cones","title":"Hell Creek Dawn Redwood - Fossilized Metasequoia Cones","description":"\u003cp\u003e \"\u003cem\u003eBet you'll never look at pine cones the same way again...\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIMITED AVAILABILITY!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/metasequoia-cones-trex-illustration-color-03_grande.jpg?v=1553540605\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Hell Creek formation of North America is one of the most famous fossil hunting locations in the world. Spread over portions of North and South Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming, Hell Creek is a unique time capsule, capturing the final years of the dinosaurs as well as many other flora and fauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/Hell_Creek_and_Lance_formations_grande.png?v=1553540476\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Exposures of the Upper Cretaceous Hell Creek and Lance formations in western North America. (Lamanna MC, Sues H-D, Schachner ER, Lyson TR - Lamanna MC, Sues H-D, Schachner ER, Lyson TR (2014) A New Large-Bodied Oviraptorosaurian Theropod Dinosaur from the Latest Cretaceous of Western North America. PLoS ONE 9(3): e92022. doi:10.1371\/journal.pone.0092022)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSpanning the final years of the upper Cretaceous as well as the lower Paleocene, Hell Creek is also a witness to destruction. The iridium-rich layer of the K-Pg boundary which provides a physical record of the massive Chicxulub impact event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/cones-2-1-narrow-1_grande.jpg?v=1559674280\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Metasequoia Fossil Cone pictured Metasequoia Fossil Frond impressions.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese cones come from extinct metasequoia trees. Also known, as the dawn redwood, the metasequoia is the “smallest” of the Redwood family though height is relative considering modern varieties of metasequoia in China typically grow to more than 50 meters in height (165 ft).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/metasequioa-autumn-modern_grande.jpg?v=1550869416\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: \u003cstrong\u003eModern Metasequoia\u003c\/strong\u003e in Autumn\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese giants once stood tall over a landscape of river deltas and floodplains which bordered an inland sea. Dinosaurs such as Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops, Pachycephalosaurs, Edmontosaurus, and numerous dromaeosaurid species like Daktoaraptor roamed here along with invertebrates, marine reptiles, and mammals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eToday, the fossil remains of the dawn redwood are typically discovered in small caches, as the majority of plants in the Hell Creek formation are flowering angiosperms. If fossils are found, it is typically petrified wood and cones such as these are \u003cem\u003eexceedingly\u003c\/em\u003e rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cones vary widely in diameter and detail. They're a bit too thick for our regular cases, and frankly, they're fun to hold. So, we've opted to ship the cones with an arcylic stand (also known as a \"dimple\" block). The cones and the stands are individually wrapped for protection and placed inside a heavy duty shipping box. A small information card is also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/cones-new-1_grande.jpg?v=1559674265\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14024915124259,"sku":"80-102-7005-201-37","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/add-on-cone-1000.jpg?v=1559745708"},{"product_id":"japanese-star-sand","title":"Japanese Star Sand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The tiniest of stars beneath our feet can reveal the greatest mysteries of deep time.\" ~ from the Second Edition of the Mini Museum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/star-sand-front_grande.png?v=1556111673\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForaminifera are single-celled creatures which produce a diverse range of beautiful and tiny protective shells. These shells appear in the fossil record as far back as 550 million-years, and in some locations, entire beaches are made up of these so-called \"foram sands.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/2085f_Japon_Hatoma_grande.jpg?v=1556113328\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Macro image of Foraminifera \"Star sand\" Hatoma Island - Japan (Source:  psammophile \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.arenophile.fr\/Pages_IMG\/P2085f.html\"\u003eMicrophotographie personnelle\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe islands of Okinawa, Japan are home to several foram sand beaches. A folktale from Taketomi-Jima describes the star-shaped shells as the children of the Polar Star and the Southern Cross, devoured and spat out again by a giant serpent which served the Seven Dragon God of the Sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese Star Sand specimen comes from a private collection obtained many years ago from Hoshizuna-no-Hama (\"Star Sand Beach\") on the island of Iriomote in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. This specimen was featured in the Second Edition of the Mini Museum and we are happy to offer it once again as a single specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/bbfa1e8b2971cd3b55ffec38a17a5fcb_original_grande.jpg?v=1556112513\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Hoshizuna-no-hama ( Star Sand Beach ) in Iriomote Island, Taketomi Town, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. 日本語: 星砂の浜。所在地は沖縄県竹富町の西表島。(Source: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1opq5ZN\"\u003ehttp:\/\/bit.ly\/1opq5ZN\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foram sand beaches contain many billions of foraminifera remains along with other debris one is likely to find on many beaches. To prepare this specimen, we had to begin by separating forams from actual sand and tiny bits of debris, and because the sand and the shells are essentially the same size, this had to be done by hand with tweezers. It is possible that some common beach debris may be included in this specimen but we've done our best separate the forams from the sand and other bits one is likely to find on a beach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make it easy for you to handle the specimen (and to include more forams), we've opted to showcase this carefully prepared specimen in a small glass vial complete with a cork stopper. The vial is enclosed in an acrylic specimen jar and displayed in a classic, glass-topped riker display box measuring 4x3x1 inches. A small information card is also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/e3d6b568bf6ef3d9c54f3d864a307060_original_grande.jpg?v=1556112684\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14554174292003,"sku":"80-112-0002-201-36","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/add-on-star-sand-1000.jpg?v=1556121326"},{"product_id":"petrified-lightning-saharan-fulgurite","title":"Petrified Lightning - Saharan Fulgurite Riker Box Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/petrified-lightning-front_75f40f1c-9f19-4c11-a394-b5060ac49426_1024x1024.png?v=1638478350\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Front of the Specimen Card.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen lightning strikes dry sand, the intense heat melts and fuses the silica creating tubes of rough glass called fulgurites. The process happens quickly, often trapping molecules from the surrounding atmosphere inside the walls of the impact tube. These natural time capsules allow scientists to study the composition of ancient climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is a fulgurite collected in the Sahara Desert. Originally featured in the Second Edition of the Mini Museum, we're happy to offer it as a stand-alone specimen for your collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Small Riker Box Specimen","offer_id":39552016744531,"sku":"80-112-0001-201-36","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/petrified-lightning-MAIN-004.jpg?v=1768321795"},{"product_id":"mount-fuji-lava","title":"Mount Fuji Lava","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emisty rain\u003cbr\u003e a day with Mount Fuji unseen:\u003cbr\u003e so enchanting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatsuo Bashō (1644–1694)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/mount-fuji-hokusai-front_large.png?v=1556729567\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: The card included with this specimen features \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eKatsushika Hokusai's \"Storm below Mount Fuji\" (Sanka no haku u, 冨嶽三十六景　山下白雨), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei) c. 1830\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 3,776 meters, Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan. Yet, the modern Mount Fuji is actually three volcanoes in one: Komitake, Ko-Fuji, and Shin-Fuji. Over the course of the last several hundred thousand years, each volcano formed out of the remains of the last with Shin-Fuji becoming active roughly 10,000 years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/04-MOUNT-FUJI_v3_grande.jpg?v=1556731242\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is part of a massive eruption which occurred in 864 AD. Lava poured from Mount Fuji and filled part of ancient Lake Senoumi, creating Lake Sai, Lake Shōji, and Lake Motosu. Pictured above, the fertile land left behind became the Aokigahara Jukai or “Sea of Trees”. This tranquil region also has the unfortunate distinction of being known as the Suicide Forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/Aokigahara_grande.jpg?v=1556731185\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: 日本語: 天子山地の竜ヶ岳から望む御坂山地と青木ヶ原、右中央に西湖 English: Aokigahara, Misaka Mountains and Lake Sai seen from Mount Ryu of Tenshi Mountains, Japan. (Source: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1P7yXJk\"\u003ehttp:\/\/bit.ly\/1P7yXJk\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen was acquired from a local, family-owned stone quarry by a friend of Hans' \u003cspan\u003ewho owns a cafe and bed and breakfast just outside the Aokigahara with spectacular views of the mountain\u003c\/span\u003e. For five generations, this family has produced sculptures for Buddhist and Shinto Shrines around Mount Fuji. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/cafe_grande.jpg?v=1556730529\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: The view from Earth Embassy Solar Cafe and Organic Farm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs pictured, the specimen is housed in a glass-topped riker display box measuring 4x3x1 (inches). A small information card is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: Each specimen is unique, so size and shape will vary.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/mount-fuji-lava-macro-1-2_grande.jpg?v=1556922420\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Macro Image - Samples of Mount Fuji Lava, representative of the size and shape. These two fragments are roughly 19mm long (0.75\")\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14630850232355,"sku":"80-112-0005-201-36","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/mount-fuji-in-hand-MAIN-003.jpg?v=1763047744"},{"product_id":"elephant-bird-eggshell-fragment","title":"Elephant Bird Eggshell Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe island of Madagascar was the home of the now extinct Aepyornis, better known as the Elephant Bird. While these creatures themselves were massive, with some growing to 10 feet tall, their eggs were a spectacle to scientists. The largest known egg of any vertebrae, including dinosaurs, an Elephant Bird egg could have a volume as large as 1.9 gallons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally featured in the Fourth Edition of the Mini Museum, we are proud to present it in add-on form!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: This item is in very short supply and it is uncertain whether we shall have it again once it is sold out. Please limit your purchase to one (1) specimen per household in order to share with others. Thank you!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":39311647506515,"sku":"80-112-0004-201-36","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":39311647539283,"sku":"80-112-0127-201-36","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/add-on-elephant-bird-egg-1000.jpg?v=1556917188"},{"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":"oldest-earth-jack-hills-zircon","title":"Oldest Earth - Jack Hills Zircon - Classic Riker Box Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis specimen is a small piece of the Jack Hills formation north of Perth in Western Australia (\u003cem\u003epictured above\u003c\/em\u003e).  The rough, sedimentary layers of the Jack Hills formation are 3.3 billion years old, but they also contain much older zircon crystals across a range of time from 3.6 to nearly 4.4 billion years old.  \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\u003eThese specimens were collected in accordance with Australia's cultural heritage and mining laws. That said, this site is now \u003cstrong\u003epermanently closed \u003c\/strong\u003eto new mining and no further exports are expected. As such, it is likely these specimens are the \u003cem\u003eonly\u003c\/em\u003e pieces we will \u003cem\u003eever\u003c\/em\u003e see outside of Australia or available to the general public.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39757413548115,"sku":"80-112-0008-201-36","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/jack-hills-hero.jpg?v=1645812083"},{"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. The venue was inspired by Parisian jazz clubs and boasted an iconic brick-laden cellar that served as the stage. As noted above, this specimen is a fragment of one of those bricks that first experienced the sound of the Beatles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the original club was demolished in 1973, a selection of bricks was taken and placed at auction. Mini Museum's material comes from one of these 1973 bricks, meaning the sound of the first 1961 Beatles performance passed through these specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach specimen is hand-cut by our technicians and is displayed in a cushioned acrylic jar. The jar is enclosed inside a classic, glass-topped riker display case that measures 4\"x3\"x1\". A small information card is also enclosed, which also serves as the certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: Color will vary widely on this specimen between red, gray, and swirls of both colors\u003c\/strong\u003e. The unique texture and coloring are the result of uneven firing and rough materials used at the time. This makes each specimen completely unique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14883696869411,"sku":"80-112-0009-201-36","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/brickhand.png?v=1763911344"},{"product_id":"mount-kilauea-tephra","title":"Mount Kīlauea Tephra - Breath of the Fire Goddess","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"resp-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe class=\"resp-iframe\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/340933350\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom one of the most violent processes on Earth comes one of the lightest natural minerals in existence…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/mount-kilauea-volcano-front_grande.png?v=1559685970\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe term “tephra” describes any fragment of rock ejected from a volcano during a violent eruption, from tiny particles of ash to dangerous lava bombs. In between these extremes, one finds the most ethereal forms of rock. Molten lava stretched as fine as strands of hair, tear-like pools of jet black volcanic glass, and fragile latticeworks formed in an instant as vigorous lava fountains exhale under immense pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/lava-fountain-3_grande.jpg?v=1559912572\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Early morning view of Fissure 8. Lava roils and pours out of the spatter cone into the open channel on June 28th, 2018 (Source: USGS)  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis specimen is a product of the violent 2018 lower Puna eruption in the East Rift Zone of Mount Kīlauea in Hawaiʻi. The eruption began on May 3, 2018, with the collapse of the Puʻu ʻŌʻō eruptive vent. As the summit of Mount Kīlauea deflated, more than 1 billion cubic yards of red hot lava rushed into the East Rift Zone, one of two series of cracks and fissures. The event ended eight months later, capping the decades-long eruption of Mount Kīlauea which began in 1983.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePersonally collected on private land near the East Rift Zone in 2018 by long-time friend of the Mini Museum and world-renowned natural history expert, Tom Kapitany, this ultralight tephra falls between pure reticulite and golden pumice at 94-97% porosity. They formed as expanding gasses forced molten lava into vigorous fountains spraying thousands of feet into the air. The rapid change in pressure forces the gasses inside the lava to escape at rapid speed, leaving behind a delicate network of interconnected glass filaments. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe specimen is encased in an acrylic specimen jar with foam padding cut to size for each individual specimen. 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This period is considered the sunset of chain mail in Europe, as advanced plate armor completely supplanted mail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted at Mini Museum, the authentic chain mail rings are interspersed with \u003cstrong\u003egunmetal-plated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e brass rings,\u003c\/strong\u003e a chain of the same material, and copper end caps\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plating may contain nickel, so please be aware of this if nickel is an issue for you. The braided leather strap is 5mm wide. The length is adjustable and should fit most adult wrists from 6.5\" to 8\" in circumference (16.5 to 20cm). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e While the chain mail rings have been coated to protect against rust, it is possible for the coating to wear off. So make sure you read the care guide included with the bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14891636064291,"sku":"50-807-6548-207-80","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/chain-mail-bracelet-2026-Carlin-MAIN-002.jpg?v=1775221691"},{"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. 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Details below!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/asteroid-belt-hero-01_1024x1024.jpg?v=1570056767\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"They resemble small stars so much as hardly to be distinguished from them. From this, their asteroidal appearance, if I take my name, and call them Asteroids.\"\u003c\/em\u003e ~ William Herschel after making observations of Ceres and Pallas in 1802\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBetween the orbits of Mars and Jupiter lies a ring of rocky objects known as the Asteroid Belt. The bead at the center of this bracelet contains a mixture of different classes of meteorites (howardite, eucrite, diogenite) from a large impact basin in the southern hemisphere of Vesta, the second-largest object in the Asteroid Belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/asteroid-belt-montage-01_1024x1024.jpg?v=1570060209\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: The Asteroid Belt Bracelet with Howardite NWA 10262\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn addition to this custom-made, resin bead, we've included a selection of semi-precious natural stones to represent other classic bodies in the solar system: \u003cstrong\u003eThe Sun\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCitrine\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cstrong\u003eMercury\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eBlack Labradorite\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cstrong\u003eVenus\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eRiverstone\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cstrong\u003eEarth\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eLapis Lazuli\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cstrong\u003ethe Moon\u003c\/strong\u003e (Silver Crazy Lace Agate), \u003cstrong\u003eMars\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eRed Malachite\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cstrong\u003eJupiter\u003c\/strong\u003e (Botswana Agate), \u003cstrong\u003eSaturn\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eHoney Tiger Eye\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cstrong\u003eUranus\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAmazonite\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cstrong\u003eNeptune\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAngelite\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cstrong\u003ePluto\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePicture Jasper\u003c\/em\u003e), and \u003cstrong\u003ethe Universe\u003c\/strong\u003e beyond (\u003cem\u003eObsidian\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/asteroid-belt-card-16x9-pop_2048x2048.jpg?v=1570060802\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe semi-precious stones and asteroid belt beads are offset with small, sterling silver beads. \u003cstrong\u003eThe full bracelet measures 7\" in length\u003c\/strong\u003e though it will stretch a bit further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/asteroid-belt-in-hand-02_1024x1024.jpg?v=1570059847\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe bracelet comes in a gray gift box with a small information card that includes the names of all the semi-precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/asteroid-belt-montage-02_1024x1024.jpg?v=1570060362\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs noted above, the bead containing the Asteroid Belt fragments is made right here at Mini Museum with a mixture of several meteorites: \u003cstrong\u003eEucrites\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Millbillillie\", NWA 10166, and NWA 6694; \u003cstrong\u003eDiogenites\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Tatahouine\", NWA 7831, and NWA 5784; and \u003cstrong\u003eHowardites\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Johnstown\", NWA 1929, and the newly classified NWA 10262.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/asteroid-belt-source-montage_1024x1024.jpg?v=1570056369\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Meteorites used in the Asteroid Belt Bracelet and a geological map of Vesta \u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe process for making these beads involves numerous stages of reduction, turning nickel-iron and stone into very small fragments. With this material, we create individual disks, or \"mini asteroid belts,\" which we then seal in resin and polish right here in our shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/asteroid-belt-crafting-montage_1024x1024.jpg?v=1570060594\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Various stages of production for the unique Asteroid Belt beads.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe result is a unique piece of jewelry for each and every person with fragments of asteroids that date to the earliest age of the solar system!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/asteroid-belt-montage-03_1024x1024.jpg?v=1570059898\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore About the Asteroid Belt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerrestrial or rocky planets, such as Earth, form through a process of accretion in which small bodies collide and coalesce into increasingly larger forms. 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If it is marked as out of stock, make sure to sign up for email notifications so that you'll be the first to know when it returns!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: This item cannot be shipped to Australia due to import restrictions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Dracula Soil\" was part of the First Edition collection. We're excited to bring it back from the grave in this new form! ⚰️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.minimuseum.com\/products\/dracula-soil\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso available as a standalone specimen!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/carousel-dracula-soil-1080_1024x1024.jpg?v=1570651267\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\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.\"\u003cbr\u003e~ Bram Stoker, Dracula (1897)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is a vial of earth from \u003cem\u003eCetatea Poenari, \u003c\/em\u003eone of the favorite haunts of Vlad Tepes III, Prince of Wallachia and member of the house of Drăculești.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand-crafted vial with cap is approximately 1\" (25mm) in length and the \u003cspan\u003ebox-style chain measures \u003c\/span\u003e18\" (45cm). Both the cap and the chain are made of sterling silver. The necklace comes in a black gift box and includes a small information card about the specimen. 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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe necklaces are shipped within a small anti-tarnish bag to protect the silver elements of the piece during storage and transport. You may wish to keep this bag to store your piece when you are not wearing it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/dracula-soil-astmosphere-01-2_1024x1024.jpg?v=1570568817\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: The Dracula Soil Vial Necklace resting amid the earth from Cetatea Poenari\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Information about the Dracula Soil Specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVlad Tepes \u003c\/span\u003ewas famous even before Bram Stoker used him as his model for the vampiric Count Dracula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/vlad-tepes_1024x1024.jpg?v=1570566276\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Vlad Tepes III, Voivode (Warlord) of Wallachia 1448, 1456–1462, and 1476\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 15th century, Prince Vlad III was known for his heroic exploits in battle and cunning guerrilla warfare tactics against the vast forces of the Ottoman Empire. He is also known for his exceptional cruelty, including impaling tens of thousands of captured Turks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs noted above, the earth sealed in this hand-made vial comes from the grounds of \u003cem\u003eCetatea Poenari\u003c\/em\u003e, the citadel of Prince Vlad’s ancestors. 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Also, many wild dogs roaming out there at night.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter eating supper, I opened my guide book and learned that sure enough, this region has the highest concentration of wolves, bears and feral dogs in all of Europe. However, I could hear a storm brewing (yes, really) and suddenly I was worried the ground would be soaking wet the next day. I only had a few days in Romania and this would ruin my opportunity to collect this specimen. So, I decided to climb the cliff below the castle where nothing could reach me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn retrospect, I suppose I am lucky to be alive, but I did learn though that while very difficult the fortress is not impossible to reach in this manner... Even when one forgets their headlamp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe next day I used the stairs, but \u003cem\u003eof course\u003c\/em\u003e, it was beautiful and everything was dry by the afternoon.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/hans-dracula-soil-collecting_1024x1024.jpg?v=1570567884\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Steel","offer_id":51975922024820,"sku":"50-807-6527-207-80","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":51975922057588,"sku":"50-807-1507-206-81","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/dracula-soil-astmosphere-01-3.jpg?v=1742914436"},{"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":"libyan-desert-glass","title":"Libyan Desert Glass","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComet impact glass! 28,500,000 years old!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/libyan-desert-glass-front_1024x1024.png?v=1574367800\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\u003eIn the southeastern spur of North Africa’s Great Sand Sea, there are several fields of luminous, yellow-green glass known as Libyan Desert Glass (LDG). Due to the lack of any visible impact crater, the most likely source is a low-density asteroid or comet airburst explosion leading to the fusion of silica-rich sands roughly 28,500,000 years ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31207188562003,"sku":"80-112-0023-201-36","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/add-on-ldg-05-1000.jpg?v=1574367775"},{"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"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.minimuseum.com\/en-de\/collections\/mini-museum-decade-sale.oembed?page=2","provider":"Mini Museum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}