Grossology [books] Grossology (ISBN 0-201-40964-X) is a non-fiction childrenâs book written by Sylvia Branzei and published by Price Stern Sloan in 1992. It is a frank, thorough, yet light-hearted examination of various unappealing bodily functions and medical conditions.
Interesting Sandstone Facts: Sandstone is found in a variety of places depending on its type. Brownstone, a type of sandstone, was used to build homes in certain areas after the Civil War. Sandstone is a type of sedimentary rock. Sandstone has been used to make housewares since prehistoric time. Sandstone is a versatile building structure and has been used to construct buildings, statues, and fountains. Sandstone is popular in constructing buildings because it is resistant to weathering. Sandstone can form under the sea or on land. It is common to find natural gas in sandstone because sandstone is porous and traps it. Grindstone wheels, which are used for sharpening, are made of sandstone. Sandstone can be categorized into three groups: arkosic, quartzose, and argillaceous.
Permeable sandstone underground can store water (or oil and gas). Impermeable slate can be used on roofs of buildings to keep the water out. Impermeable rocks can also be used as facing stones on buildings or gravestones, and nice-looking ones (eg. granite) are used for kitchen work surfaces.