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1Snowdon Mountain Railway — Rheilffordd yr Wyddfa Half way up the Mountain Overview …
2Mathematics and Physical Sciences — ▪ 2003 Introduction Mathematics Mathematics in 2002 was marked by two discoveries in number theory. The first may have practical implications; the second satisfied a 150 year old curiosity. Computer scientist Manindra Agrawal of the… …
3Stars and planetary systems in fiction — The planetary systems of stars other than the Sun and the Solar System are a staple element in much science fiction. Contents 1 Overview 1.1 The brightest stars …
4Spoiler (aeronautics) — In aeronautics a spoiler (sometimes called a lift dumper) is a device intended to reduce lift in an aircraft. Spoilers are plates on the top surface of a wing which can be extended upward into the airflow and spoil it. By doing so, the spoiler… …
5Mount Washington Cog Railway — For the defunct railway in Los Angeles, see Los Angeles and Mount Washington Railway. Mount Washington Cog Railway Track with rack Locale Coös County, New Hampshire, USA …
6Italy — /it l ee/, n. a republic in S Europe, comprising a peninsula S of the Alps, and Sicily, Sardinia, Elba, and other smaller islands: a kingdom 1870 1946. 57,534,088; 116,294 sq. mi. (301,200 sq. km). Cap.: Rome. Italian, Italia. * * * Italy… …
7Drum brake — A drum brake with the drum removed as used on the rear wheel of a car or truck. Note that in this installation, a cable operated parking brake uses the service shoes …
8Juan Pablo Montoya — Roldán Born September 20, 1975 (1975 09 20) (age 36) Bogotá, Colombia Achievements …
9Lewis Hamilton — This article is about the Formula One racing driver. For the footballer, see Lewis Hamilton (footballer). For the steamship, see SS Lewis Hamilton. Lewis Hamilton …
10Bicycle brake — Animation of a single pivot side pull calliper brake for the rear wheel of a steel framed road bike. A bicycle brake is used to slow down or stop a bicycle. There have been various types of brake used throughout history, and several are still in… …
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