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Dec 2023
13m 37s

Copper

Gary Arndt | Glassbox Media
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When humans first learned how to work with metal, the very first metal they used was copper.  Copper was easy to shape, easy to find, and relatively abundant.  Since those early humans began using copper, usage of the metal hasn’t diminished. It's just that its modern usage is for purposes that the ancient never could have imagined.  Learn more about copper ... Show More
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