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Collecting seashells is a fascinating hobby but it does not take long before you will be asking “How to clean a Sea Shell?” Although they come from the sea as beautiful specimens an extremely strong smell will start to fill the air within a few days if there is still any trace of the mollusc…
Getting to Know Your Local Turtles
During a visit to a pond last fall, I noticed a man and several small children leaning over a cardboard box at the edge of the water. As I approached, I noticed a brightly colored brown and yellow turtle crawling out of the box. I watched with a combination of amusement and horror as the…
The Meaning of Cowrie Shells
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Seven Secrets To Shell Cameo Care
Perhaps you are lucky enough to own, or maybe you inherited, a piece of shell cameo jewelry. That’s lovely! I just love cameos, don’t you? Here are the seven secrets to keeping your cameo healthy and beautiful: 1. Keep your shell cameo out of direct sunlight. Light will fade a cameo – I found out…
Do You Have “Turtle Tendencies”?
If you were asked to compare your personality traits to a living creature, what creature would you pick? Could you be compared to a lion because people hear your roar? Or perhaps a possum who plays dead when facing a difficult situation? The list is endless for comparing our personality traits to animals or reptiles….