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Diamonds in the Dark
From ancient legend to modern sci-fi, glowing gems have been a staple of storytelling throughout the ages. But can stones actually emit their own light?
Short Round: Why do they glow like that?
Indiana Jones: Legend says that when the stones are brought together, the diamonds inside of them will glow.
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