Jade Jade Jade refers to an ornamental mineral, mostly known for its green varieties. It can refer to either of two different minerals: nephrite, a silicate of calcium and magnesium, or jadeite, a silicate of sodium and aluminium. Jade is featured prominently in ancient Asian art, as well as having an important place in many other cultures. The English word "jade" is derived (via French "l'ejade" and Latin "ilia" "flanks, kidney area") from the Spanish term "piedra de ijada" (first recorded in 1565) or "loin stone", from its reputed efficacy in curing ailments of the loins and kidneys. "Nephrite" is derived
The Forms of Things Unknown The Forms of Things Unknown "The Forms of Things Unknown" is an episode of the original "The Outer Limits" television show. It first aired on May 4, 1964, and was the final episode of the first season. It was filmed in a dual format as both a regular episode of "The Outer Limits" and as a pilot episode for a possible series called "The Unknown". The opening and closing narration listed here are only in "The Unknown" version and not in the broadcast "The Outer Limits" episode. There are plot differences between the two versions as well. "There is a