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Blind man on a crossing

Sweetcorn cobs being cooked
Sweetcorn cobs (Zea mays) being cooked in a pot at a food stall. Photographed in Yunnan province, China

Assorted spices. From left to right: cinammon, salt, lemongrass, pepper, cumin, cloves

Ball and stick structure, computer artwork

Noodles. Bowl full of noodles with a pair of chopsticks resting on top

Allergy patch test preparation

Blowing bubbles
MODEL RELEASED. Blowing bubbles. 6-year-old girl blowing soap bubbles from a wand

North Sea seascape, Fredericia, Denmark. Photographed in November 2004

Willow sticks in a pile. Image 1 of 2. These strong pliable branches of willow (Salix sp.) will be used in the construction of an art sculpture. To see an image of the sculpture, see E760/271

Magnetic game, 19th century
Magnetic game, 19th-century artwork. Mans hand using a magnet to play a game of jackstraws. Also known as pick-up sticks, this game involves dropping a bundle of sticks on a surface to form a jumbled

Lichens on Blackthorn
Golden eye lichen (Teloschistes chrysophthalmus) and Physcias growing on blackthorn in unpolluted, humid conditions in Brittany, France

Metformin diabetes drug molecule. Computer model showing the structure of a molecule of metformin. This drug, marketed as Glucophage, is used to treat type 2 diabetes

1833 Jardine Papio sylvanus baboon
Papio sylvanus, Chacma baboon. Steel plate engraving with contemporary hand colouring from " The Naturalists Library" Mammalia, Vol. I " The Natural History of Monkeys"

1833 Jardine Plate 1 Black orang chimp
1833, Plate 1. Troglodytes niger, Black Orang. Probably a chimpanzee. The species was not well known yet with the first arriving in London zoo in 1835

Buckytube bomb, conceptual artwork
Buckytube bomb, conceptual computer artwork. This image of a stick of dynamite inside a buckytube could represent the use of nanotechnology in warfare

Histidine amino acid
Histidine. Computer model of a molecule of the amino acid histidine (C6. H9. N3.O2). Atoms (solid tubes) are colour-coded: carbon (green), oxygen (red), hydrogen (grey) and nitrogen (blue)

Vitamin C. Computer model of a molecule of the water-soluble vitamin C (ascorbic acid, C6.H8.O6). The atoms (solid tubes) of this organic molecule are colour-coded: carbon (yellow)

Arginine, molecular model
Arginine. Molecular model of the amino acid arginine. Its chemical formula is C6.H14.N4.O2. Atoms are represented as rods and are colour- coded: carbon (blue), hydrogen (gold)

Cysteine, molecular model
Cysteine. Molecular model of the amino acid cysteine. Its chemical formula is C3.H7.N.O2.S. Atoms are represented as rods and are colour- coded: carbon (blue), hydrogen (gold), nitrogen (dark blue)

Vitamin A (retinal) molecule
Vitamin A. Molecular model of the retinal form of vitamin A. Retinal is one of three forms of vitamin A; the other two are retinol and retinoic acid

Glutamic acid, molecular model
Glutamic acid. Molecular model of the amino acid glutamic acid. Its chemical formula is C5.H9.N.O4. Atoms are represented as rods and are colour- coded: carbon (blue), hydrogen (gold)

Spectrum model. Plastic model showing how all colours are made up of just red, green and blue, which are known as the primary colours

Vitamin B1. Computer model of a molecule of vitamin B1 (thiamine, C12.H17.N4.O.S), a water- soluble vitamin. The atoms (solid tubes) of this organic molecule are colour-coded: oxygen (red)

Vitamin E. Computer model of a molecule of the fat-soluble vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol, the most potent form of tocopherol, C29. H50.O2)

Folic acid. Computer model of a molecule of the water-soluble vitamin folic acid (vitamin B9 or folate, C19.H19.N7.O6). The atoms (solid tubes) of this organic molecule are colour-coded

Methane hydrate. Computer model of the structure of methane hydrate, also known as methane ice or methane clathrate. It consists of a molecule of methane

Yellow twig dogwood (Cornus Flaviramea )
Yellow twig dogwood (Cornus sericea Flaviramea )

Bamboo (Phyllostachys sp. )
Bamboo stems (Phyllostachys sp.). Photographed in the Majorelle Garden, Marrakech, Morocco

Prozac antidepressant drug molecule
Prozac antidepressant drug, molecular model. Prozac is the brand name for the drug fluoxetine. It belongs to a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

Oestradiol hormone, molecular model
Oestrone hormone. Molecular model of the structure of the female sex hormone oestrone. Atoms are represented as rods and are colour-coded: carbon (blue), hydrogen (gold), and oxygen (red)

Androstenedione hormone, molecular model
DHEA hormone. Molecular model of the structure of the human hormone DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone). Atoms are represented as rods and are colour-coded: carbon (blue), hydrogen (gold)

Warfarin molecule. Computer graphic of the anti- coagulant drug warfarin (formula C18.H16.O3). The atoms (spheres) are colour-coded: carbon (yellow), oxygen (red) & hydrogen (white)

Progesterone hormone, molecular model
Progesterone hormone. Molecular model of the structure of the hormone progesterone. Atoms are represented as rods and are colour-coded: carbon (blue), hydrogen (gold), and oxygen (red)

Serotonin neurotransmitter
Serotonin. Computer model of a molecule of the neurotransmitter serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, C10.H12.N2.O). Atoms (tubes) are colour-coded: carbon (green), hydrogen (yellow)

Woman blowing bubbles
MODEL RELEASED. Woman blowing bubbles

Monosodium glutamate molecule
Monosodium glutamate. Computer model of a molecule of the food flavouring monosodium glutamate (C5.H8 N.O4.Na). The atoms (tubes) of the molecule are colour-coded: carbon (light blue)

Amylopectin molecule
Amylopectin. Computer-generated molecular model of amylopectin. Amylopectin is composed of carbon (green), hydrogen (grey/white) and oxygen (red)

Sucrose molecule
Sucrose. Computer-generated molecular model of sucrose (C12H22O11). Sucrose is composed of carbon (green), hydrogen (grey-white) and oxygen (red). Sucrose is a disaccharide (sugar)

Maltose molecule
Maltose. Computer-generated molecular model of maltose (C12H22O11). Maltose is composed of carbon (green), hydrogen (grey-white) and oxygen (red)

Lactose molecule
Lactose. Computer-generated molecular model of lactose. Lactose is composed of carbon(green), hydrogen (grey-white) and oxygen (red)

Glucose molecule
Glucose. Computer-generated model of glucose (C6H12O6). Glucose is composed of carbon (green), hydrogen (grey-white) and oxygen (red). Glucose is a monosaccharide (sugar)

Amylose molecule
Amylose. Computer-generated molecular model of amylose. Amylose is composed of carbon (green), hydrogen (grey-white) and oxygen (red). Amylose is a polysaccharide that is a component of starch

Mescaline molecule. Computer graphic of the drug mescaline (formula C11.H17.N.O3). The atoms (tubes) are colour-coded: carbon (yellow), oxygen (red), nitrogen (blue) and hydrogen (white)

Ephedrine molecule
Ephedrine. Computer graphic of a molecule of the drug ephedrine (C10.H15.N.O). The atoms (tubes) of the molecule are colour-coded: hydrogen (white), carbon (yellow), oxygen (red) and nitrogen (blue)

Morphine molecule
Morphine. Computer model of a molecule of morphine (C17.H19.N.O3). The atoms (tubes) of this drug are colour-coded: carbon (purple), oxygen (red), hydrogen (grey) and nitrogen (yellow)

Hydrocodone drug. Molecular model of the analgesic drug hydrocodone (C18H21NO3). Atoms (sticks) are colour-coded: carbon (yellow), hydrogen (white), nitrogen (blue) and oxygen (red)

Vitamin C, molecular models. Vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, is an essential vitamin that is found in fruit and green vegetables

Vitamin U, molecular model. The chemical formula for vitamin U, also called S-methylmethionine, is C6.H15.N.O2.S. Atoms are represented as rods and are colour-coded: carbon (blue), hydrogen (gold)

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"Embracing the Stick: A Journey through Time and Culture" In a world filled with diverse traditions, one common thread unites us all - the stick. From its humble beginnings as a simple tool to its multifaceted roles in various aspects of life, this unassuming object has woven itself into the fabric of our existence. Step back in time to an era when dance crazes swept across nations. "Me and My Girl" taught us how to dance the Lambeth Walk, where sticks became extensions of our limbs, guiding our every move on bustling streets. The rhythm pulsated through Tofino, Vancouver Island, British Columbia (B. C. ), Canada, North America as laughter echoed amidst lively gatherings. But they are not limited to dance floors alone; they have also found their place at gaming tables. The Jolly Joker Playing Card reminds us of countless evenings spent strategizing over card games while holding onto that lucky charm - a trusty stick by our side. Artistic expressions often find inspiration from everyday objects. Disraeli's Vanity Fair caricature captures a moment frozen in time when sticks were wielded as symbols of power and authority. Meanwhile, explosions of vibrant colors burst forth from firecrackers during Chinese New Year celebrations in Paris, France, Europe - each spark illuminating the night sky like tiny brushstrokes derived from coal tar. The sea holds tales untold by many but cherished by old sea dogs who navigate treacherous waters with their trusted companion - a sturdy wooden staff that stands tall against crashing waves. Elgar himself found solace in walking with his stick along serene paths where melodies whispered softly among nature's symphony. History unveils fascinating characters like Black John of Tetcott captured forever on canvas by James Northcote (1746-1831), his weathered face etched with wisdom earned through years spent leaning upon his faithful cane.