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 * ... that the origins of chromatography can be traced to the work of Russian botanist Mikhail Tsvet (pictured), but his work saw little use until the 1930s?
 * ... that brightly colored leheria turbans were male business attire in Rajasthan, India during the 19th and early 20th centuries?
 * ... that John Prideaux Lightfoot commissioned the Adoration of the Magi tapestry from Morris & Co. for the Gothic revival chapel at Exeter College, but died before it was completed?

Source

 * 1) 26 July 2008, Main Page appearance.
 * 2) 12 July 2008, Main Page appearance.
 * 3) 24 December 2008, Main Page appearance.