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• ... that the origins of chromatography can be traced to the work of Russian botanist Mikhail Tsvet (pictured), but his work saw little use until the 1930s?
• ... that brightly colored leheria turbans were male business attire in Rajasthan, India during the 19th and early 20th centuries?
• ... that John Prideaux Lightfoot commissioned the Adoration of the Magi tapestry from Morris & Co. for the Gothic revival chapel at Exeter College, but died before it was completed?

Source

1. 26 July 2008, Main Page appearance.
2. 12 July 2008, Main Page appearance.
3. 24 December 2008, Main Page appearance.