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  • 1British hardened field defences of World War II — Hexagonal pillbox (type 22) British hardened field defences of World War II were small fortified structures constructed as a part of British anti invasion preparations. They were popularly known as pillboxes by reference to their shape.[1] Con …

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  • 2Gramme machine — A Gramme machine or Gramme magneto. A Gramme machine, Gramme ring, Gramme magneto, or Gramme dynamo is an electrical generator which produces direct current, named for its Belgian inventor, Zénobe Gramme, and was built as either a dynamo or a… …

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  • 3Colt revolving rifle — Model 1855 Colt Revolving Carbine Type Rifle Place of origin …

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  • 41910 Los Angeles International Air Meet at Dominguez Field — A promotional poster for the meet The Los Angeles International Air Meet (January 10 to January 20, 1910) was among the earliest airshows in the world and the first major airshow in the United States.[1] It was held in Los Angeles County,… …

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  • 5Marshall Field's — Marshall Field Company Industry Department store Fate Converted to Macy s Successor Macy s …

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  • 6electric motor — motor (def. 4). [1885 90] * * * Introduction       any of a class of devices that convert electrical energy to mechanical energy, usually by employing electromagnetic phenomena.       Most electric motors develop their mechanical torque by the… …

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  • 7printing — /prin ting/, n. 1. the art, process, or business of producing books, newspapers, etc., by impression from movable types, plates, etc. 2. the act of a person or thing that prints. 3. words, symbols, etc., in printed form. 4. printed material. 5.… …

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  • 8Electric motor — For other kinds of motors, see motor (disambiguation). For a railroad electric engine, see electric locomotive. Various electric motors. A 9 volt PP3 transistor battery is in the center foreground for size comparison. An electric motor converts… …

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  • 9theatre — /thee euh teuhr, theeeu /, n. theater. * * * I Building or space in which performances are given before an audience. It contains an auditorium and stage. In ancient Greece, where Western theatre began (5th century BC), theatres were constructed… …

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  • 10Earth Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Geology and Geochemistry       The theme of the 33rd International Geological Congress, which was held in Norway in August 2008, was “Earth System Science: Foundation for Sustainable Development.” It was attended by nearly… …

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