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51Poland — /poh leuhnd/, n. a republic in E central Europe, on the Baltic Sea. 38,700,291; ab. 121,000 sq. mi. (313,400 sq. km). Cap.: Warsaw. Polish, Polska. * * * Poland Introduction Poland Background: Poland is an ancient nation that was conceived around …
52Economic Affairs — ▪ 2006 Introduction In 2005 rising U.S. deficits, tight monetary policies, and higher oil prices triggered by hurricane damage in the Gulf of Mexico were moderating influences on the world economy and on U.S. stock markets, but some other… …
53industrial glass — Introduction solid material that is normally lustrous and transparent in appearance and that shows great durability under exposure to the natural elements. These three properties lustre, transparency, and durability make glass a favoured… …
54Hedgehog (weapon) — For the area denial weapon, see Czech hedgehog. The Hedgehog was an anti submarine weapon developed by the Royal Navy during World War II, that was deployed on convoy escort warships such as destroyers to supplement the depth charge. The weapon… …
55Thích Quảng Đức — Infobox ReligiousBio background = #FFA500 name = Thích Quảng Đức harvnb|Browne|1963.] religion = Mahayana Buddhism alias = Bồ Tát Thích Quảng Đức (Bodhisattva Thích Quảng Đức) location = South Vietnam Title = Buddhist monk Period = 1917–1963… …
56Seismic retrofit — Seismic retrofitting is the modification of existing structures to make them more resistant to seismic activity, ground motion, or soil failure due to earthquakes. Other retrofit techniques are applicable to areas subject to tropical cyclones,… …
57The Night Gwen Stacy Died — The Amazing Spider Man #121 (June 1973. Cover art by John Romita, Sr. Publisher Marvel Comics Publicati …
58Frog (horse) — The frog is a part of a horse s hoof, located on the underside, which should touch the ground if the horse is standing on soft footing. The frog is triangular in shape, and extends from the heels to mid way toward the toe, covering around 25% of… …
59Список австралийских телепрограмм по дате начала показа — Содержание 1 2010 е 1.1 2010 2 2000 е 2.1 2009 …
60buffer — buffer1 /buf euhr/, n. 1. an apparatus at the end of a railroad car, railroad track, etc., for absorbing shock during coupling, collisions, etc. 2. any device, material, or apparatus used as a shield, cushion, or bumper, esp. on machinery. 3. any …
