Gemstones
Malachite
Barely reaching the top 10 in popularity, this little gremlin is known for its hypoallergenic hairlessness
Sphinx
Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali
Green Book
The 1854 Broadstreet Pump cholera outbreak was an pivotal case in developing the science epidemiology, spearheaded by this Game-of-Thrones-invoking doctor
Dr. John Snow
1966: Mamas and the Papas
California Dreamin’
This light blue stone characteristically seems to disappear when submerged in water
Aquamarine
Possibly originating from the port of Arkhangelsk, the cats are known for their short, dense grey fur and bright green eyes.
Russian Blue Cats
Robert DeNiro, Christopher Walken, John Savage
The Deer Hunter
Historically, willow bark has been chewed or used in teas and other concoctions to treat pain. Modified with an acetyl group, the active compound in willow bark is now sold as this pain killer.
Aspirin
1993. This song is a more famous cover of a song original used in movie “Best Little Whorehouse in Texas”
I Will Always Love You
This family of gemstones contains both rubies and emeralds
Beryls
This popular long-haired cat is known for its friendly personality and tendency to go completely limp when picked up
Ragdoll Cat
Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Hera Harareet
Ben-Hur
Holes drilled in skulls dating from 7,000-10,000 years ago are early evidence of surgery. This procedure may have been intended to release demon, or maybe to relieve pressure on the brain.
Trephination
1960: frequently memed instrumental by Percy Faith and his Orchestra
Theme from A Summer Place
This scale is used to describe the hardness of rocks and gems, with talc being the softest and diamond the hardest
The Mohs Scale
Named for the lake their ancestors lived around in Turkey, these fluffy white-and-orange cats are known for their love of swimming
Turkish Van cats
Charles “Buddy” Rogers, Clara Bow, Richard Arlen
Wings
This symbol, a winged rod with two snakes around it, is used as a symbol for medicine. However, it was originally a symbol of the messenger god Hermes.
Caduceus
1985: Wham! bedroom jam
Careless Whisper
This unique variety of gemstone is known for resembling a certain fruit, having a green layer accompanying pink or purple
Watermelon tourmaline
Officially recognized as a breed in 2011, this “werewolf” cat might look more intriguing than attractive
Lykoi Cat
Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, Warren Oates
In The Heat of the Night
Asclepius
2002: A Nickelback song of reminiscence
How You Remind Me