Chemically known as âcalcium sulfate dihydrate,â gypsum contains calcium, sulfur bound to oxygen, and water. Gypsum is an abundant mineral and takes forms including alabasterâa material used in decoration and construction as far back as ancient Egypt. The White Sands National Monument in New Mexico is the worldâs largest gypsum dunefield.
Laurence Olivier was the first actor to take the role of Mr. Darcy to the screen. He starred in the 1940 Pride & Prejudice with Greer Garson as his Elizabeth Bennet. Secretly, Olivier never liked the character.
Percy is the black sheep of the Weasley family. His full name is Percival Ignatius Weasley. Percival is also one of Professor Albus Dumbledore's names. Percy was Head Boy at Hogwarts. Percy fell out with his family in book 5, as he did not approve of their support of Professor Dumbledore. He works for the Ministry of Magic, and lives somewhere in London at the moment. Percy was born on August 22nd.