Sharpening stones are used to sharpen edges and hone internal or external surfaces. Generally, they are stones or bonded abrasive products with a rectangular, block, or shaped stick configuration.

The Trovant stones of Romania, found in Costești, are remarkable for their ability to grow, move, and reproduce. Formed millions of years ago, these unique stones expand after rainfall due to a ...

Then, several years later, I heard the term "honing" for the first time and realized I had missed an entire portion of knife ...

Different trace elements can produce other colors, allowing beryl to form semiprecious stones such as aquamarine. Minerals and gems are classified by their physical properties, including hardness ...

Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are calcium debris deposits that form on the tonsils. While tonsil stones are usually not a health concern, they are often an indication of poor oral ...

You’ve probably heard of painful kidney stones. Find out where else “stones” can appear in your body, and how to tell. Sudden, intense pain is the hallmark of a kidney stone. See pictures of ...

The Rolling Stones began calling themselves the "World's Greatest Rock & Roll Band" in the late Sixties. Few disputed the claim then, and few would dispute it now. The “bad boy” counterparts ...

The Stones are calling you. Do you feel the shiver? Mia Brake and her archaeometrist father Adam move to Milbury, a village framed by an ancient stone circle. But all is not right in Milbury.

Tonight will see clouds will move in from the northwest early. Later on, a few showers or spells of rain will move in from the northwest. Monday Tomorrow will continue to see more in the way of ...

It took a huge effort to build Stonehenge. The only tools the builders had were made of stone, wood and rope! Only a few stones are left standing today. More than 4,000 years ago a small ring of ...

The Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio, a key valuation measure, is calculated by dividing the stock's most recent closing price by the sum of the diluted earnings per share from continuing operations ...