December 12, 2011
Two friends and I decided to take a walk through the National Museum of Scotland
Dolly, the first clone. She was made from a breast cell and named after Dolly Parton because we all know Ms Parton, besides being one of the best human beings in existence, is known for her huge... country songs
A very smart robot
This stone has been carved with Pictish symbols common in the 7th and 8th centuries. The meaning is still unknown
The Pikeman on the left has the traditional armour and lobster tail helmet from the 17th century. The second man's clothes are based on those found on a body discovered at Gunnister (Shetland) in the late 17th century.
Some currencies
Anyone recognize Baldric's catch phrase from Black Adder?
A good old fashioned guillotine
Saber-toothed tiger
Modern Day...
Old fashioned way...
An Ichthyosaur (now extinct) which was able to see well in murky waters because of its large eyes
Malachite
Some pallas cats
What should have been my prom dress
Good old Edinburgh graffiti