Glass

The molten glass of an “Ovalite” glass sculpture creation takes shape as French glassblower Xavier Carrere (not pictured) works in his artist’s workshop in Soustons, southwestern France, July 22, 2010. Artist Carrere creates large glass sculptures which are presented on long metal rods and intended for exterior exhibitions. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau (FRANCE – Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) – PM1E67M13GD01

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Humankind’s Most Important Material

Glass has changed the world like no other substance. But people usually overlook it.

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