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  • God, Glory and Gold vs. God, Glory and … Dead Bugs

    God, Glory and Gold vs. God, Glory and … Dead Bugs

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    The cochineal is an insect slightly larger than a poppy seed. The bug’s carcass is the prime ingredient in creating a natural dye using carmine. Primarily a parasite, they are native to tropical and subtropical South America and up through North America and are collected from the pad of prickly pear cacti.

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Robert E. Lee may not be everyone’s historical hero, but only a few could argue that his role in the history of the American Civil War was a minor one. As the commander of the Confederate army, Lee was an individual who commanded considerable attention. Postcards show us how he changed throughout the years.

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