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A common misconception held is that straight lines and right angles do not form in nature. There area many geological examples that easily refute this myth. Above is a basalt column that I found in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, Canada. Geologists have shown that certain layers of basalt flows naturally acquire the shape of a "column". 



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It is called *columnar basalt* and there are many examples of it around the world. Above is the famous Giant's Causeway in Ireland, viewed as a mystical place throughout human history. 


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Other evidence to refute artificial creation of straight lines presents itself in the form of many minerals. A concept in geology to describe mineral form is *cleavage*. Yes, you read that right. In geology *cleavage* is used to describe an atomic plane of weakness inherent to the mineral structure. The mineral above, *Muscovite* is an ideal example of a mineral that displays a *strong cleavage plane*, layers can be easily peeled off along the atomic plane of weakness.

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If we observe the cleavage plane straight on, we see a characteristic illumination. This flash of light is a direct result of the atomic structure. 

I find it endlessly fascinating that we can observe atomic structure and I hope you do too. Natures ability to surprise and produce seemingly artificial objects is truly profound.  

More to Come!