shells

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"Some bee species burrow holes in wood or in the ground, or use empty structures for nests. Some species in Europe and Africa even build their nests in empty snail shells,"

From Science Daily • Jul. 5, 2026

A November 2025 post documented some of the elements that would go into the property, including hemp blocks and old oyster shells.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

She hangs out with Aztec warriors, occupies the shells of old pay phones and even breaks the chains that imprisoned immigrants.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

Note: Naval includes submarines, shipbuilding and support; aerospace includes aircraft and helicopters; ammunition includes shells and ammunition; weapons and vehicles includes missiles, artillery, armored vehicles and small arms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

He could make out the shells of temples and bathhouses, a half-buried amphitheater, and empty pedestals that must have once held statues.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan