RAILWAY TRACK:
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The track on a railway line is also known as a Permanent Way.
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The earliest rails were wooden. Since their initial implementation in 17th Century mines, railway technology has been continuously explored and improved upon.
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Railway tracks can be designed to be portable. This form of moveable track was often used during the construction of roads, man-made canals, etc.
DECORATIVE TILING:
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The (current) oldest glazed brick/tiling work was discovered in an Elamite Temple located in Chogha Zanbil (Iran).
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Tiling has remained a popular decoration method since the Victorian period (particularly for bathrooms, kitchens and many other public/private areas.
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‘Earthenware’ is commonly used in the creation of ceramic tiles. This is a process which generally involves firing pottery items at temperatures below 1200 degrees.