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Dec 2024
14m 31s

All About Sand

Gary Arndt | Glassbox Media
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One of the most common substances on Earth is sand.  Most people don’t think very much about sand, but sand is an extremely important part of our world.  It isn’t just for building sand castles and going to the beach. Sand is the second most consumed resource in the world after water.  There is an entire science to sand, what different types consist of, how ... Show More
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