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...Now, through the use of advanced X-ray technology, scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery that sheds light on Leonardo da Vinci's remarkable techniques.In a study recently [2023] published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, researchers revealed that a rare compound, known as plumbonacrite, was found in the first layer of paint on the Mona Lisa. This compound, a byproduct of lead oxide, provided crucial evidence that Leonardo likely used lead oxide powder to thicken and hasten the drying of his paints.Lead researcher Victor Gonzalez explained how this compound, which has an orange color when mixed, was used in...

<p>President Obama Saturday raised expectations for his convention acceptance speech in Charlotte, N.C., telling voters in Sioux City, Iowa that he would provide a more detailed and effective “path forward” for the economy than his rival, GOP nominee Mitt Romney.</p>

<p>ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A grocery store worker accused of handing out a semen-tainted yogurt sample at an Albuquerque market pleaded guilty Thursday.</p> <p>Under terms of his plea agreement, Anthony Garcia admitted he tainted a sample of the yogurt he was handing out at Sunflower Market in January. He also admitted putting some of his semen on a plastic spoon that he placed with the yogurt.</p>

MIDI - ALL STAR You once had served with some fine men who have honor They're wondering what's happening to ya From "The Few, the Proud, the Brave" you've transformed to depraved We join them...Scotty, screw ya Saddam made the offer and you took the money Four hundred grand and the future looked sunny What you have done's simply traitorous You're loved by scum...but you haven't fooled us So many lies, so little time Like Slick Willy back in his prime Some wonder if you have lost your mind And others say things that aren't so kind Hey now,...