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Marleen commented on The entrance of Swarovski crystal worlds in Austria

Daniel Swarovski invented a way in 1892 to cut glass in the same way that diamonds are cut. ... The Swarovski crystals, which are made in Austria, are considered the best crystals in the world. They sparkle and sparkle, catch every shimmer and have beautiful shapes.
https://binocrea.com ›what-is-swarov ...
Swarovski crystal is widely used for jewelry making.

Marleen commented on Golden poppy in bloom

Beautiful plant related to the poppy. is used in both the medical (leaves)and cosmetic industry (pollen).
The flower is a symbol of California.

Mar
26
Marleen commented on Photo Contest: Breaking the rules

Zeer mooie foto, wat betreft kleur, maar ook de eenvoud.

Mar
25
Marleen commented on ‘Life-saving' nose spray that kills 99.9% of viruses begins production in Israel

Promising and also frustrating news.
- Why did it take a year to get approved?
- Why is there no drug on the market sooner while awaiting the vaccine?

Marleen commented on Rainbow eucalyptus

Wonderful, never seen. Where can you find it?

Marleen commented on Dolly Parton's Imagination Library distributes over 200,000 books to Flint kids

Flint (Michigan) was a thriving city in the 20th century due to General Motors, which provided 80,000 workshops.
At the beginning of the 21st century, that number fell to 8,000 employees.
High unemployment increased poverty and crime. Half of the inhabitants (100,000) left the city.
"The most dangerous city in the US with 100,000 or more inhabitants"
according to FBI statistics.

Mar
24
Marleen started following community Writing
Marleen commented on Lady in Red

It touches my heart. We say "no" so often when helping is so simple.

Marleen commented on Photo Contest: Breaking the rules

The shades of green are beautifully in harmony. The photo itself confuses the slope. very well done.

Marleen commented on Photo Contest: Breaking the rules

Even though you can't see her face, she still radiates strength and security.

Marleen commented on Photo Contest: Breaking the rules

Beautiful photo and fascinating story.

Marleen commented on Study reveals plunge in lithium-ion battery costs

In de praktijk is er nog veel werk aan deze batterijen. Mijn ervaring met een fietsbatterij is niet zo positief. Ze zijn momenteel nog ontzettend duur en het
aantal laadcycli: 500–1000 is gering

Marleen commented on James Huntsman, of prominent Utah family, files fraud lawsuit against Mormon church

In any church, money, power and fear are the basis, while the fight against poverty and the well-being of everyone should still be the basis.

Marleen commented on 'We knew he was getting closer': Boulder shooting survivor recounts how she and her son escaped

So scary it can happen anywhere, anytime.

Mar
21
Marleen commented on Syrian Oil Minister Bassam Toma'a has revealed that around 90 per cent of Syrian oil is under the control of US forces

If there is a fight somewhere, America is always in for something.

Mar
18
Marleen commented on Dippy eggs, sourdough toast, and bacon

What can enjoyment be simple and good.

Marleen commented on In landmark ruling, Japan court says not allowing same-sex marriage is 'unconstitutional'

I assumed it had to do with the condemnation of same-sex marriage by the Catholic Church. Wrong association made.

Mar
17
Marleen commented on In landmark ruling, Japan court says not allowing same-sex marriage is 'unconstitutional'

The decision of the Catholic Church is being criticized from all over

Mar
16
Marleen commented on Vatican says it will not bless same-sex unions, calling homosexuality a 'sin' and a 'choice'

In any case, it is fascinating to look up the concept of "sin" in the Catholic Church

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