Locks

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Sometimes you can't just trust a regular lock to keep your inner sanctum protected. And that's when you need one of these beautiful locks from hundreds of years ago. Back in the Renaissance, people knew how to lock things down in style. Here are the most stunningly ornate antique locks.

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Egypt has a glorious past, its people descended from a civilization that was once the most intellectually and technologically advanced in the world. Because we all sometimes need a reminder, here’s a quick round-up of successful inventions that were created by Egyptians before any other civilization. Eye makeup (eyeshadow and eyeliner) – 4000 BCE Egyptians

Quite interestingly, many of these ancient Egyptian inventions are intrinsically related to personal hygiene, health, and even fashion.

Valerie Oliphent provides an overview of the locksmith profession, considering the earliest examples of locks and keys before emphasising the importance of regular and correct maintenance.

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Sometimes you can't just trust a regular lock to keep your inner sanctum protected. And that's when you need one of these beautiful locks from hundreds of

Sometimes you can't just trust a regular lock to keep your inner sanctum protected. And that's when you need one of these beautiful locks from hundreds of

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