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  • 51angel and demon — ▪ religion Introduction demon also spelled  daemon   respectively, any benevolent or malevolent spiritual being that mediates between the transcendent and temporal realms.       Throughout the history of religions (myth), varying kinds and… …

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  • 52ALIYAH AND ABSORPTION — GENERAL SURVEY Introduction Aliyah, ascension or going up, is the coming of Jews as individuals or in groups, from exile or diaspora to live in the Land of Israel. Those who go up for this purpose are known as olim – a term used in the Bible for… …

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  • 53METALS AND MINING — In the Bible Six metals are mentioned in the Bible and in many passages they are listed in the same order: gold, silver, copper, iron, tin, and lead. Antimony is also mentioned. The metals are referred to in various contexts, including methods of …

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  • 54Beauty and the Beast (1991 film) — Beauty and the Beast Theatrical poster by John Alvin[1] Directed by Gary Trousdale Kirk Wise …

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  • 55History of the petroleum industry in Canada (oil sands and heavy oil) — Canada s oil sands and heavy oil resources are among the world s great petroleum deposits. They include the vast oil sands of northern Alberta, and the heavy oil reservoirs that surround the small city of Lloydminster, which sits on the border… …

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  • 56Atlantis in art, literature and popular culture — Having become a permanent member of popular culture, Atlantis is frequently featured in many books, television shows, films and other creative works. Below is a partial listing of works where Atlantis is featured as a major part of the storyline …

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  • 57Baseball telecasts technology — The following is a chronological list of the technological advancements of Major League Baseball television broadcasts:1930s and 1940s [ [http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/baseballs best/mlb bb library40.jsp Baseball s Best: 1930s 1940s] ] 1939On …

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  • 58Debate over the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki — The Fat Man mushroom cloud resulting from the nuclear explosion over Nagasaki rises 18 km (11 mi, 60,000 ft) into the air from the hypocenter …

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  • 59Election technology — Articleissues citationstyle = April 2008 cleanup = April 2008 essay = May 2008 copyedit = April 2008 wikify = April 2008The running of candidates for the position of President of the United States of America is clearly one of the highest forms of …

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  • 60research and development — Introduction abbreviation  R and D,  or  R & D,         in industry, two intimately related processes by which new products and new forms of old products are brought into being through technological innovation. Introduction and definitions        …

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