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Although most people recognize it as a jewel, the diamond most directly affects our daily lives as a tool. Industrial diamonds are so important that a shortage would cause a breakdown in the metal-working industry and would destroy mass production. Industrial diamonds are crushed and powdered, and then used in many grinding and polishing operations. Their use ranges from the drill in a dentist’s office to saws for cutting rocks, and to glass cutters. The great hardness of a diamond makes it one of the most important industrial materials known.
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The Nambawi is one of the oldest traditional winter hats in Korea. At first, only men and women of the upper classes wore it. Later, it was worn by the commoners, and still later only by women. The hat protects the head and forehead from freezing winds and has a round opening at the top. There is a long back flap for the back of the neck, and ear flaps on both sides reveal the ears. Silk sashes are attached to the ear flaps. The sashes are tied under the chin to hold the hat tightly in place. The bottom of the Nambawi is bordered with fur, and the hat is decorated with flower and bird patterns.
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All travellers should ensure they have adequate travel insurance before they depart. A suitable insurance policy should provide coverage for medical expenses arising from illness or accident prior to or during their vacation, loss of vacation money, and cancellation of the holiday. Please keep your insurance policy and emergency contact details with you at all times. Before departure, you will be required to provide your tour leader with a copy of your insurance policy covering the period of travel. Without this information, you will not be allowed to travel with the group.
