In 1842, in Singapore, William Montgomerie showed his gardener a strange resin which, when placed in hot water, could be moulded into any shape, and would harden upon cooling. This could be done over and over again. Unlike the rubber already known at the time, this resin did not crumble in salt water and remained firm. (...)
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Concern about gaps in the skills and knowledge of our pupils is voiced quite widely from time to time. Unfortunately, only when someone from outside Latvia has concluded as much. Why is that?
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