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The earliest microscopes were called "flea glasses" as they were originally used to study small bugs. The first microscope was invented by Hans and Zacharius Jansen in the 1600s and has gone through numerous improvements over the centuries. Today. we can see an entire...

The caduceus is the staff carried by Hermes in Greek mythology; it was said that his wand could wake the sleeping or put the awake to sleep. In North America. this is often used as a symbol for healthcare and the medical profession. This...

"Neither snow. nor rain. nor heat. nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds." is engraved on the U.S. Postal Service building in New York. Americans send over 2.1 billion Christmas cards each year as a way...

Hot summer days of sweating in the sun. whether playing or working. are made sweeter by the sound of music coming from an ice cream truck in the distance. Children scramble to find just enough money to buy a frozen treat.

Riding off to retirement road is the dream of nearly every worker. Celebrate a coworker. friend or family member who has accomplished a lifetime of accomplishments in the workforce. Congratulations. you've earned to spend your golden years relaxing!

Forget the diamond. hairspray is a girl's best friend! A spritz of hairspray here and there can help the perfect hairdo withstand wind. humidity. and gravity since the 1920s. The Hairspray ornament makes a perfect gift for a hairstylist and best friend.

Seeing clearly makes the season bright and makes spotting Rudolphs red nose in the sky much easier! Celebrate the optometrist in your life or a first pair of glasses with the Gingerbread Optometrist ornament.

Order! Order! Let this court come to session! This is a symbol of authority. respect and order. Used by judges in the court of law in the United States. the gavel is often a symbol of achievement for the career of an attorney. Used...

Unsung heroes keep our homes. streets and offices clean and healthy. This thankless job requires long routes across the cities and countryside. As the trucks make their way to pick up garbage. they catch the eye of young children who ooh and awe at...

For centuries. firefighters have used helmets to protect their heads while risking their lives to extinguish flames. While the shape and materials have changed over time. the fireman's helmet has always been a symbol of these heroes.

Firefighting is a job which requires bravery. strength. quick thinking and a wide range of skills. Men and women serve their community as first responders and run toward an emergency to help others. Firefighters are heroes who are to be honored and celebrated year-round.

What could be better than that childhood favorite—a shiny. bright red Fire Truck! Toymakers often turned real-life items into toys for children. so they could learn as they played. A child could imagine being a heroic firefighter bravely battling danger.

This beautiful glass ornament was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot solution of liquid silver was poured inside. Finally. the ornament was delicately hand-painted with many brightly colored lacquers and glitter for you to enjoy!

This helpful gadget was invented over 100 years ago. initially to help Italian factory workers take shorter coffee breaks. Today. we enjoy our espresso as a single shot. or mixed with steamed milk and other flavorings in a festive to-go cup. Drink up!

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are lifesaving first responders. EMTs are often the first on the scene of an emergency. and encounter medical emergencies with calmness. compassion. and care. They provide life-saving efforts and transport patients to a hospital. Thank you EMTs for countless lives...

Doctors study and work very hard to earn the opportunity to wear a laboratory coat. While this coat's purpose is to simply protect the doctor's clothing and act as a simple uniform. the symbolism of the coat is greater than its function.

This beautiful glass Doctor's Bag ornament makes a perfect gift for a favorite doctor. It was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot solution of liquid silver was poured inside. Finally. the ornament was delicately hand-painted with colored lacquers and glitter...

When making films. a Director's Board. or clapboard. is used to help align the sound with the film. Combined with a chalkboard for the details of the next take. the clapboard is filmed briefly at the start of the take and traditionally has diagonally...

Dalmatians have developed a special relationship with horses. calming and protecting them. Due to this trait and their attractive coats. they became popular as carriage dogs. riding along and standing guard when the owners were away. When fire engines were drawn by horses. dalmatians...

Long ago. ship builders coated their hats in pitch and left them in the sun to cure. The hats hardened and served to protect the workers' heads during dangerous work. Today's construction helmets have evolved and have become a symbol of construction.