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Bluestone Madness

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posted on 2025-08-09, 07:40 authored by Matthew PartridgeMatthew Partridge
<p dir="ltr">This cartoon critiques arbitrary geological naming conventions through a satirical conversation about rocks not being blue but still called “bluestone.” It uses dry humour and mock xenophobia for effect.</p>

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2019-07-29

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Two geologists debate calling rocks “bluestone” despite them not being blue.

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Title: Moments in geology history — The naming of bluestone rocks Person 1: I think we should call all these foreign rocks 'bluestone' rocks Person 2: But they're not blue? Person 1: Typical foreign rocks, coming over here, being the wrong colour

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