POLYSTRATE: What is a polystrate fossil?

Answer by John MackayWhat is polystrate? The word itself is easy: poly as in many, strate, as in layers or strata.  Therefore, polystrate means “many layers” and usually refers to fossils that protrude though one or more layers.  Here is a classic example of such a tree in Kentucky coal fields near town of Hazard […]

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HUMAN RACE? Is there only one race of man?

Answer by John Mackay Mankind! This word has been a great description down through the years of who we are, and what we were made to be. It is derived ultimately from the old English Mann Cynn, back though several thousand years of traditions in Sanskrit about the hero Manu who survived the big flood […]

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CRYSTAL POWER? Many people believe crystals have spiritual power for health and well-being. Do crystals have any power?

The original questions was:Many religions around the world such as Hinduism and Buddhism place great trust in crystals and crystal power.  Many modern people in western societies believe crystals can enhance health and well-being.  Do crystals really have real power? Answer by John Mackay From Aboriginal to Zen, crystals from beautiful Amethyst to spectacular Zircons, […]

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