Nature

“Material” can mean a lot of things. Wood is probably the most widely understood material — it’s been used to build civilizations for longer than … Read more

Throughout history, plants have held cultural and spiritual significance. They have become religious icons, national treasures, essential food sources, and household items. Today, plants range … Read more

Altogether, scientists have discovered 118 elements. Just like the universe itself, the exact history and origins of these elements are unknown, but scientists have been … Read more

Whether offered in a wedding ceremony, to a true love, to decorate a storefront, or fill a garden, flowers are still symbols of beauty and … Read more

People have been mining for a very long time. In the Stone Age, humans dug up flint to make knives and arrowheads. Later, after the … Read more

The most expensive fruits, whether bought as classy business gifts or to be enjoyed on their own merits as some of the most well-cultivated food … Read more

Humans have been interacting with wood for millions of years, but the oldest known wood sculpture dates back about 12,000 years. Named the Shigir Idol, … Read more

Natural gemstones represent the world’s rarest minerals. Despite their reputation, normal diamonds, sapphires, and rubies are valuable purchases but nowhere near as rare as the … Read more

The most expensive metals in the world can be divided broadly into two groups. There are those that are valued as jewelry and currency, prized … Read more

Throughout history, spices have been valuable enough to be measured in terms of wealth. Consider that before refrigeration, salt was one of the few ways … Read more