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
Kodokan means âschool to study the philosophy or wayâ and is used a proper name of the martial discipline now commonly referred to as âjudo.â The word judo means âflexible, yielding, flexible or adroit way or philosophy.â Many people also call it the âgentle wayâ which it also does mean, but not necessarily in this context.