Almost everybody with acute pancreatitis experiences abdominal pain. 1  The pain may come on suddenly or build up gradually. 2  The pain is usually centered in the upper middle or upper left part of the belly (abdomen). 3  The pain often begins or worsens after eating.  The pain typically lasts a few days.
Pearl of Lao Tzu. The Pearl of Lao Tzu (also referred to as Pearl of Lao Tze and previously as Pearl of Allah) used to be the largest known pearl. The pearl was found in the Palawan sea, which surrounds the island of Palawan in the Philippines, and was found by a Filipino diver. It is not considered a gemstone pearl, but is instead known as a clam pearl or Tridacna pearl from a giant clam.
Ancient Myths About the Pearl. Many myths and folktales surround this ancient gemstone of the sea. Early Chinese civilization considered black pearls a symbol of wisdom and believed they were formed within a dragon's head. Once full-grown, the pearls were carried between the dragon's teeth. According to this myth, one had to slay the dragon to gather the pearls.