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Locomotive no 2634

Locomotive no 1025 4-4-0 compound bogie passenger engine

Three cylinder balanced locomotive compound engine, plan and side elevation Date: 1899

Clayton & Shuttleworths Compound Steam Engine
Clayton & Shuttleworths Compound Undertype Steam Engine and Boiler. Clayton & Shuttleworth was an engineering company located at Stamp End Works, Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Village walls - Madhya Pradesh - India
Scene outside the walls of a large village or small town in the Madhya Pradesh Province of India. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Fortress - Madhya Pradesh - India
The imposing walls of a large Fortress (or fortified Palace compound) in the Madhya Pradesh Province of India. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

The Marquis of Salisbury opening the Liverpool Docks Overhea
Engraving showing the Marquis of Salisbury (1830-1903) turning on the current at the generating station, Bramley-Moore Dock, Liverpool, 4th February 1893

Soldiers tabloid first aid pack
Medical equipment in a handy portable case made for soldiers, war correspondents, airmen and explorers. The kit contains Kola compound that supresses hunger and thirst

Formula One World Championship: ITV-F1 trucks in the compound
ITV-F1 trucks in the compound. Formula One World Championship, Rd 5, Monaco Grand Prix, Preparations, Monte-Carlo, Monaco, Wednesday 23 May 2007. DIGITAL IMAGE

A close up of a female dragon fly laying eggs
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

pigs reared for pork on Funafuti atol Tuvalu
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Compound walls, Royal Enclosure, 17th century castle, Gondar, Ethiopia, Africa

Main entrance to compound, Debre Berham church, Gondar, Ethiopia, Africa

Chiefs compound, Tamale, capital of Northern Region, Ghana, West Africa, Africa

Rhino Behind Bars
A young rhinoceros peers through the bars of its compound at the zoo

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A fascinating world of compounds unfolds in this captivating collection of images. From the ancient artistry of knapped flint tools to the intricate beauty of copper and magnesium sulphate crystals, each compound tells its own unique story. In a mesmerizing light micrograph, caffeine crystals shimmer with delicate intricacy, while the process of threshing wheat showcases the compound's vital role in agriculture. The stunning EDTA crystals reveal their exquisite structure under microscopic examination, offering a glimpse into their molecular composition. Oxytocin hormone crystals take center stage in another breathtaking light micrograph, showcasing nature's ability to create intricate patterns. Meanwhile, an ant captured through scanning electron microscopy reminds us that even tiny creatures are composed of complex compounds. Artwork depicting secondary structures of proteins invites contemplation on the building blocks that make life possible. The perovskite crystal structure captivates with its geometric precision and potential for technological advancements. The Simulium damnosum, also known as the Simulian blackfly, is showcased as a remarkable example of nature's interconnectedness and reliance on compounds for survival. Light micrographs unveil oxytocin crystals once again, highlighting their ethereal beauty. Finally, a honey bee captured through scanning electron microscopy serves as a reminder that compounds shape not only our surroundings but also play an essential role in sustaining life itself. This captivating journey through various compounds offers glimpses into both natural wonders and human ingenuity. It underscores how these fundamental elements shape our world in ways both seen and unseen – from ancient tools to modern technology – reminding us that everything around us is ultimately comprised of compounds waiting to be discovered and understood.