In the year 1847 Pettenkofer¹ investigated the preparation of the antique hæmatine, an opaque red glass, and in the preparation of this material he obtained by accident avanturine glass.

He vacated his coaching position because of the corruption scandal.

McLachlan's value as a coal miner was enhanced by the specialized skill he learned as a shaft-sinker.

Her gods and goddesses sat on a yellow pitambar which covered a raised platform.