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An excellent example of a fossile

Per the note on the bottom, silicified wood. This is fossilized wood that has been gradually been replaced by various minerals, dug up, sliced to reveal the mineralized "tree rings" and then polished…

Ancient fish

About 30 feet long. Let me know if you can catch anything better

6000 karat topaz

One of the largest in the world, discovered in South America

Chicago library

The most massive library I've ever seen by far. Over 8 stories of books, a museum and atrium on the top floor that is open for the public, dozens of bronze and marble busts, artwork from the entry ha…

Scam me once, shame on you, scam me twice, I can't get scammed again

Introducing EZTanks, the totally not a ripoff of the formerly known Ponzi Scheme "Ethertanks". This "Dapp" currently has no models, no market for trading of tanks, no working game or pretty much any…

Bar front table at The Aviary, Chicago

Douchebag Tower, Chicago

401k don't get me 200% returns

Chicago's Terrible Lizard

It's a privilege to be able to travel to places that are completely unfamiliar to you to the point of hitting you with culture shock. Particularly when the company pays for everything and you're left…