Why are some gemstones like ruby and emerald red and green, yet diamond is colorless? As with many things in life, when it comes to gemstones, looks can be deceiving. While all are beautiful, rubies, sapphires, and diamonds each attain their brilliant color through different means. Transition metals can transform even the plainest crystal into a coveted treasure.
abraxaszugzwang commented on the word chikan Chikan (ç´æ¼¢, ?ã«ã³, or ? ? ã) is a Japanese term meaning molester or pervert. The term is frequently used to describe people, who take advantage of the crowded conditions on the public transit systems to touch people, primarily females, sexually. March 29, 2007
Chicano or Chicana (also spelled Xicano, Xicana) is a chosen identity of some Mexican Americans in the United States. The term Chicano is sometimes used interchangeably with Mexican-American. Both names are chosen identities within the Mexican-American community in the United States. However, these terms have a wide range of meanings in various parts of the Southwest.