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102722
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stand%20Watie
Stand Watie
Stand Watie (December 12, 1806 – September 9, 1871) was a leader of the Cherokee Nation and a brigadier general of the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He commanded the Native American cavalry made up mostly of Cherokee, Creek and Seminole people. He was also known as Degataga, meaning to "stand f...
102725
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/George%20Stoneman
George Stoneman
George Stoneman, Jr. (August 22, 1822 – September 5, 1894) was a career U.S. Army officer, a Union cavalry general in the American Civil War, and the Governor of California between 1883 and 1887. Governors of California American Civil War generals 1822 births 1894 deaths
102727
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornas
Cornas
Cornas is a French commune that can be found in the département of Ardèche in the region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The name is Celtic for "burnt land." It has a population of 2,082 people. Related pages Communes of the Ardèche department References Communes in Ardèche
102728
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coux
Coux
Coux can be any of the following communes of France: Coux, Ardèche, in the Ardèche département Coux, Charente-Maritime, in the Charente-Maritime département Coux-et-Bigaroque, in the Dordogne département
102730
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military%20history
Military history
Military history is the history of what happened in the history of humanity that are considered to be conflicts. This could mean anything as small as a fight between two tribes or a conflict as large as a world war. Military historians record military history. Other websites Why Study War?, by Victor Davis Hanson, Ci...
102731
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coux%2C%20Ard%C3%A8che
Coux, Ardèche
Coux is a commune of the Ardèche département in the south-east of France. The commune has a population of 1,466 people as of the year 1999. Related pages Communes of the Ardèche department References Communes in Ardèche
102732
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruas
Cruas
Cruas is a village and commune that can be found by the Rhône River in the Ardèche département of France. The commune has a population of 2,405 people as of the year 1999. Related pages Communes of the Ardèche department References Other websites http://www.cruas.com Communes in Ardèche
102734
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dav%C3%A9zieux
Davézieux
Davézieux is a village and commune in the Ardèche département in the center of southern France. The commune has a population of 2,629 people as of the year 1999. Related pages Communes of the Ardèche department References Communes in Ardèche
102736
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C3%A9saignes
Désaignes
Désaignes is a village and commune in the Ardèche département in the southern part of France. The commune has a population of 1,105 people as of the year 1999. Related pages Communes of the Ardèche department References Communes in Ardèche
102738
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%A9lines
Félines
Félines can be the names of any of the following communes of France: Félines, Ardèche, a commune in the department of Ardèche Félines, Haute-Loire, a commune in the department of Hérault Félines-Minervois, a commune in the department of Hérault Félines-sur-Rimandoule, a commune in the department of Drôme Félines-...
102739
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%A9lines%2C%20Ard%C3%A8che
Félines, Ardèche
Félines is a commune of the Ardèche département in the south-east of France. The commune has a population of 1,106 people as of the year 1999. Related pages Communes of the Ardèche department References Communes in Ardèche
102740
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaujac
Jaujac
Jaujac is a town and commune in the Ardèche département, in the southern part of France. The commune had a population of 1,048 people as of the year 1999. Related pages Communes of the Ardèche department References Communes in Ardèche
102741
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joyeuse%20%28disambiguation%29
Joyeuse (disambiguation)
Joyeuse is the name of Charlemagne's sword. Joyeuse can also be any of the following: Joyeuse River, a river in France Joyeuse, Ardèche, a town in the French department of Ardèche
102742
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joyeuse%2C%20Ard%C3%A8che
Joyeuse, Ardèche
Joyeuse ()is a commune in the French department of Ardèche in the region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. It is the seat of the canton of Joyeuse. Joyeuse has a population of 1,487 people as of the year 1999. Geography Joyeuse can be found in the region of Bas-Vivarais that has a lot of history. It can be found in the vall...
102744
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lab%C3%A9gude
Labégude
Labégude is a town and commune in the Ardèche département, in the southern part of France. The commune had a population of 1,337 people as of the year 1999. Related pages Communes of the Ardèche department References Communes in Ardèche
102746
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lachapelle-sous-Aubenas
Lachapelle-sous-Aubenas
Lachapelle-sous-Aubenas is a village and commune in the Ardèche département of the center of southern France. The commune has a population of 1,264 people as of the year 1999. Related pages Communes of the Ardèche department References Communes in Ardèche
102748
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chauvet%20Cave
Chauvet Cave
The Chauvet Cave or Chauvet-Pont-d'Arc Cave is near Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, in the Ardèche département, in southern France. It became famous in 1994 when Paleolithic artwork was found on the walls. There were remains of many animals, some which are now extinct. Also some footprints of animals and humans were found. The cav...
102751
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Druid
Druid
A Druid was a member of the priestly and learned class in the pre-Christian, ancient Celtic societies. These societies existed through much of Western Europe, until the Roman government took over and, later, Christianity arrived. Druids were part of the cultures of the tribal peoples who were called "Keltoi" (Κέλτοι) o...
102752
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lalevade-d%27Ard%C3%A8che
Lalevade-d'Ardèche
Lalevade-d'Ardèche is a village and commune in the Ardèche département in the center of southern France. The commune has a population of about 1,000 people as of the year 1999. Related pages Communes of the Ardèche department References Communes in Ardèche
102753
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamastre
Lamastre
Lamastre is a village and commune in the Ardèche département in the center of southern France. The commune has a population of about 2,400 people as of the year 1999. Related pages Communes of the Ardèche department References Communes in Ardèche
102754
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lavilledieu
Lavilledieu
Lavilledieu is a commune in the Ardèche département in the southern part of France. The commune has a population of about 1,400 people as of the year 1999. Related pages Communes of the Ardèche department References Other websites Lavilledieu website Communes in Ardèche
102756
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Druid%20%28disambiguation%29
Druid (disambiguation)
Druid could mean: Druid, a priest of the religion of the ancient Celts Neo-druidism, a modern Neo-pagan religious practice where Archdruid is a high priest. Druid (character class), a character that represents a magical priest of nature in role-playing games Druids, a character class in Dungeons & Dragons. Druids, ...
102758
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-P%C3%A9ray
Saint-Péray
Saint-Péray is a town and commune in the Ardèche département, in the southern part France. The commune has a population of about 6,500 people as of the year 1999. Related pages Communes of the Ardèche department References Communes in Ardèche
102759
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/La%20Voulte-sur-Rh%C3%B4ne
La Voulte-sur-Rhône
La Voulte-sur-Rhône is a village and commune in the Ardèche département in the center of southern France. The commune has a population of about 5,100 people as of the year 1999. Related pages Communes of the Ardèche department References Communes in Ardèche
102761
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viviers
Viviers
Viviers can be any one of the following communes in France: Viviers, Ardèche, in the Ardèche département, capital of the Vivarais and episcopal see Viviers, Moselle, in the Moselle département Viviers, Yonne, in the Yonne département Viviers-du-Lac, in the Savoie département Viviers-le-Gras, in the Vosges départe...
102764
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viviers%2C%20Ard%C3%A8che
Viviers, Ardèche
Viviers is a commune in the French département of Ardèche. The commune has a population of about 3,400 people as of the year 1999. History Viviers became the capital of the Gaulish Helvii tribe following the falling of nearby Alba-la-Romaine. Related pages Communes of the Ardèche department References Other webs...
102767
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Druidism
Druidism
Druidism or Druidry (referred to as Neodruidry or Neodruidism by some followers) is a Celtic form of modern spirituality that generally promotes harmony with nature, often through the form of nature worship. It is considered to be a Neopagan faith. Originally inspired by 17th, 18th and 19th century romantic movements,...
102773
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shutter%20%282008%20movie%29
Shutter (2008 movie)
Shutter is a 2008 American mystery horror thriller movie released on March 21, 2008. It is about a newly married couple finding disturbing, ghostly images in photographs they develop after a tragic accident. Fearing the manifestations may be connected, they investigate and learn that some mysteries are better left unso...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tit
Tit
Tits may mean: Passerine songbirds of the family Paridae Great tit Blue tit Black-capped chickadee Female breasts English profanity
102781
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajput
Rajput
Rajputs constitute one of the major Hindu Kshatriya groups from India. They claim descent from ancient royal warrior dynasties of Kshatriyas. They are identified with the word "Rajanya" found in ancient Indian literature and trace their roots to Rajputana or Rajputstan (India). In ancient times the son of a king was re...
102784
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metcard
Metcard
A Metcard is a type of ticket used to use public transport in Melbourne, Australia. It allows the holder to use Trains, Trams and Buses, in two zones (Zone 1 and Zone 2). Zone 1 covers areas close to the CBD, and Zone 2 covers the rest of the city. There used to be a Zone 3 , but that has been merged with Zone 2. The ...
102791
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piety
Piety
Piety (from the Latin word pietas, meaning "devout" or "good") is generally used to refer either to Religious devotion or to spirituality. A common element in most ideas of piety is humility, or a lack of pride. It can also refer to a way to win the favor or forgiveness of God in Christianity. Religious ethics
102797
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne%20of%20Green%20Gables
Anne of Green Gables
Anne of Green Gables is a book by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery. It was published in 1908. It was written as fiction for readers of all ages. Since the middle 20th century it has been classified as a children's book. Montgomery wrote the book after seeing a newspaper article about a couple that were mistakenly s...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secondary%20sex%20characteristic
Secondary sex characteristic
Secondary sex characteristics are features which make it possible to tell the sexes of a species apart. They are not directly linked to reproduction. Male birds usually have much more colourful feathers (plumage), the females are usually better able to hide, because their plumage is camouflaged. Well-known secondary...
102803
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poltergeist
Poltergeist
(from German poltern, meaning to rumble or make noise, and Geist, meaning "ghost", "spirit", or "embodiment") is a spirit or ghost that is able to move and influence objects. Poltergeists are said to be invisible. Poltergeists are said to bother only one person at a time. This person is called their "focus". Poltergei...
102804
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pura%20Cup
Pura Cup
The Pura Cup (formerly known as the Sheffield Shield) is a first class cricket competition in Australia. The six state teams play in a round-robin series of 4-day matches against every other team. After each pair of teams have played each other twice, the two highest ranked teams play a 5-day final. Sports trophies an...
102806
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercy
Mercy
Mercy can refer both to a compassionate behavior on the part of those in power (for example, mercy shown by a judge toward a criminal by not punishing him (or her) her as much as he (or she) might be punished) or on the part of a compassionate third party (e.g. a trip out of mercy trying to treat sick children in Afric...
102817
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatnet
Tatnet
Tatnet (short for "Tatar Internet") is the name Tatar-speaking Internet users commonly use for the "segment of the Internet" about the Tatar people or Tatarstan. It includes webpages and websites in many languages. The first e-mail message in Tatar was probably sent and received in 1991 when employees of the Tatar-Bas...
102819
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatarstan
Tatarstan
Tatarstan is an autonomous republic within Russia. The republic is about 800 kilometers (497 miles) east of Moscow. It is between the Volga River and the Kama River (a tributary of the Volga), and extends east to the Ural Mountains. Most of the people are Tatars, Its capital is Kazan. Religion Islam is the faith tha...
102824
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles%20Chesnutt
Charles Chesnutt
Charles Waddell Chesnutt (June 20, 1858 – November 15, 1932) was an African-American writer. He wrote several books like The Marrow of Tradition and The House Behind the Cedars as well as for a short story about a haunted yard called The Goophered Grapevine. Selected works The Conjure Woman, and Other Conjure Tales...
102825
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas%20City%20Royals
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They began play in 1969. The Royals won a World Series title in 1985. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium. They are owned by David Glass, managed by Ned Yost, and their General Manager is Dayton Moor...
102826
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwidge%20Danticat
Edwidge Danticat
Edwidge Danticat (born January 19, 1969) is a Haitian born American writer. Her books include Krik? Krak! and Breath, Eyes, Memory, which was chosen for the Oprah Book Club in 1998. 1969 births Living people Haitian people Writers from New York City Caribbean people
102833
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit%20Pistons
Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are a team of the National Basketball Association. While billed as a Detroit team, its home arena has been The Palace of Auburn Hills, located in the northern suburb of Auburn Hills, Michigan, from 1988 from 2018. The Pistons will move to the city of Detroit for the 2017–18 season, sharing the new L...
102843
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/History%20of%20the%20Americas
History of the Americas
The history of the Americas is the history of North and South America, including Central America and the Caribbean. It begins with people migrating to these areas from Asia and possibly Oceania during the height of an Ice age. These groups are generally believed to have been isolated from peoples of the "Old World" unt...
102847
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifeguard
Lifeguard
A lifeguard is a person on the beach or at a public pool who shows people the correct way of using the water facility and stops accidents from happening. They are trained in rescue situations. Lifeguards are usually found at most public pools and lakes. Emergency services
102851
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%20Night%20at%20the%20Opera%20%28Queen%20album%29
A Night at the Opera (Queen album)
A Night at the Opera is a Queen album from 1975. It is generally regarded as Queen's strongest and most influential album. The album is in the 2005 book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. It was reportedly the most expensive album ever recorded at the time of it's release. Track listing Death on Two Legs La...
102854
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/News%20of%20the%20World%20%28album%29
News of the World (album)
News of the World is the seventh studio album from the English rock band Queen, released in 1977. Track listing We Will Rock You We Are the Champions Sheer Heart Attack All Dead, All Dead Spread Your Wings Fight from the Inside Get Down, Make Love Sleeping on the Sidewalk Who Needs You It's Late My Melancholy Blue...
102855
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/The%20Scream
The Scream
The Scream refers to different versions of a painting made by Edvard Munch. They were painted in the early 20th century, and drawn using many types of materials. These include lithography, tempera paint, oil paint and pastel. The first version of The Scream was drawn in 1893. Two pastel drawings, two paintings and als...
102869
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jazz%20%28album%29
Jazz (album)
Jazz is a 1978 album by English rock band Queen. It was the band's seventh studio album. Track listing Mustapha Fat Bottomed Girls Jealousy Bicycle Race If You Can't Beat Them Let Me Entertain You Dead On Time In Only Seven Days Dreamer's Ball Fun It Leaving Home Ain't Easy Don't Stop Me Now More Of That Jazz Referen...
102871
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/The%20Game%20%28album%29
The Game (album)
The Game is a rock album by English band Queen released June 30, 1980. It was the only Queen album to reach the #1 position in both the United Kingdom and the United States. Track listing Play the Game Dragon Attack Another One Bites the Dust Need Your Loving Tonight Crazy Little Thing Called Love Rock It Don't Try Su...
102874
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash%20Gordon%20%28album%29
Flash Gordon (album)
Flash Gordon is a 1980 album by English rock band Queen. It is the soundtrack album to the science fiction movie Flash Gordon. Track listing Flash's Theme In the Space Capsule Ming's Theme The Ring Football Fight In the Death Cell Execution of Flash The Kiss Arboria Escape from the Swamp Flash to the Rescue Vultan's ...
102875
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark%20Speight
Mark Speight
Mark Warwick Fordham Speight (6 August 1965 – 13 April 2008) was a British television presenter. He was best known for was showing the long-running BBC children's art program SMart. He found his fiancee, Natasha Collins, also a BBC presenter dead at their flat in London on January 2008. He was then arrested as a suspe...
102883
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mettingen
Mettingen
Mettingen is a municipality in the district of Steinfurt, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Geography Mettingen is about 25 km east of Rheine and 20 km west of Osnabrück. Places close to Mettingen Villages close to Mettingen are Recke in the west, Neuenkirchen, (Lower Saxony) in the north, Ibbenbüren in the south...
102890
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauves
Mauves
Mauves is a village and commune of the Ardèche département in the center of southern France. It has a population of about 1,100 people as of the year 1999. Related pages Communes of the Ardèche department References Communes in Ardèche
102891
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercuer
Mercuer
Mercuer is a village and commune of the Ardèche département in the center of southern France. The commune has a population of about 1,000 people as of the year 1999. Related pages Communes of the Ardèche department References Communes in Ardèche
102892
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le%20Pouzin
Le Pouzin
Le Pouzin is a village and commune of the Ardèche département in the center of southern France. The commune has a population of about 2,700 people as of the year 1999. Related pages Communes of the Ardèche department References Communes in Ardèche
102893
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quintenas
Quintenas
Quintenas is a village and commune of the Ardèche département in the center of southern France. The commune had a population of about 1,200 people as of the year 1999. Related pages Communes of the Ardèche department References Communes in Ardèche
102897
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rochemaure
Rochemaure
Rochemaure is a commune in the Ardèche département in the southern part of France. The commune has a population of about 1,800 people as of the year 1999. Related pages Communes of the Ardèche department References Communes in Ardèche
102899
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosi%C3%A8res
Rosières
Rosières can be any of the following places in France: Rosières, Ardèche, a commune in the department of Ardèche Rosières, Haute-Loire, a commune in the department of Haute-Loire Rosières, Oise, a commune in the department of Oise Rosières, Tarn, a commune in the department of Tarn Rosières-aux-Salines, a commune...
102900
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosi%C3%A8res%2C%20Ard%C3%A8che
Rosières, Ardèche
Rosières is a commune of the Ardèche département in the south-eastern part of France. The commune has a population of about 1,000 people as of the year 1999. Related pages Communes of the Ardèche department References Communes in Ardèche
102901
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruoms
Ruoms
Ruoms is a commune of the Ardèche département in the southern part of France. The commune has a population of about 2,100 people as of the year 1999. Related pages Communes of the Ardèche department References Communes in Ardèche
102903
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ucel
Ucel
Ucel is a town and commune in the Ardèche département, in the southern part of France. The commune has a population of about 1,700 people as of the year 1999. Related pages Communes of the Ardèche department References Communes in Ardèche
102914
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokio%20Jokio
Tokio Jokio
Tokio Jokio is a 1943 Looney Tunes short movie directed by U.S. Corporal Norman McCabe and released to movie theaters by RKO Radio Pictures. It stars Mel Blanc. The movie is a Tokyo newscast about all areas of everyday living in Japan. Other websites 1943 movies Looney Tunes English-language movies
102919
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20Solar%20System%20objects
List of Solar System objects
This is a list of Solar System objects by orbit, by distance from the sun. Most named objects in this list have a diameter of 500 km or more. The Sun, a spectral class G2V star The inner Solar System and the terrestrial planets Mercury Mercury-crosser asteroids Venus Venus-crosser asteroids Venus' quasi-satellite Ea...
102933
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daimyo
Daimyo
The () were powerful feudal rulers from the 10th century to the early 19th century in Japan. Each daimyo had control over a part of the country. The Shogun had power over the daimyo. Shugo daimyo The first daimyo were called the . Sengoku daimyo Edo daimyo The Edo period began in 1600 after the Battle of Sekigahara...
102959
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evil%20on%20Your%20Mind
Evil on Your Mind
"Evil on Your Mind" is the name of a popular country music song, originally made famous by Grand Ole Opry star, Jan Howard in 1966. In the mid-60s, Jan Howard was not acquiring any significant hits. Only one of her songs hit the Top 20, which was in 1960 with, "The One You Slip Around With", which hit No. 13. In 1966,...
102960
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan%20Howard
Jan Howard
Jan Howard (born Lula Grace Johnson; March 13, 1929 – March 28, 2020) was an American country music singer-songwriter and Grand Ole Opry star. She was one of country music's trailblazing female vocalists during the height of her career in the mid-1960s. Her last name (Howard) comes from her ex-husband, legendary sing...
102962
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howell%20County%2C%20Missouri
Howell County, Missouri
Howell County is a county in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of 2000, 37,238 people lived there. Its county seat is West Plains. Howell County was organized on March 2, 1857, from Oregon County. It was named for James Howell, who made the first settlement in Howell Valley. 1857 establishments in Missouri Missouri count...
102963
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon%20County%2C%20Missouri
Oregon County, Missouri
Oregon County is a county in the U.S. state of Missouri. It was organized in 1845 and named for the Oregon Territory. As of 2000, 10,344 people lived there. Its county seat is Alton. Missouri counties 1845 establishments in Missouri
102964
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon%20Territory
Oregon Territory
The Oregon Territory is the name that was applied first to the unorganized Oregon Country claimed by both the United States and Britain (but normally referred to as the Oregon Country). In 1846 the two countries agreed to split this territory. The organized U.S. territory formed from the southern part was also called "...
102965
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continental%20divide
Continental divide
A continental divide is a line of raised terrain that creates a border between two watersheds. Water falling on one side of the line travels to one ocean, and water on the other side travels to another, perhaps on the other side of the continent. Because the exact border between bodies of water is usually not very ea...
102966
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrain
Terrain
Terrain, or relief, is the third or vertical dimension of land surface (aka "up and down" dimension.) When relief is described underwater, the term bathymetry is used. Topography has recently become an additional synonym, though in many parts of the world it retains its original more general meaning of description of p...
102983
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/First%20Baptist%20Church%20of%20Hammond
First Baptist Church of Hammond
The First Baptist Church of Hammond (or FBCHammond) is a fundamental Independent Baptist church in Hammond, Indiana. It is the largest church in the state of Indiana and one of the largest churches in the United States. It was founded in 1887. It was under Jack Hyles' leadership from 1959-2001 that it became a megachu...
102986
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yves%20Chauvin
Yves Chauvin
Yves Chauvin (10 October 1930 – 28 January 2015) was a French chemist, born in Menen, Belgium. He was awarded a Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2005. He was the honorary research director at the Institut français du pétrole and a member of the French Academy of Science. Chauvin received his degree from the Lyon's School o...
102993
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert%20Grubbs
Robert Grubbs
Robert Howard Grubbs (February 27, 1942 – December 19, 2021) was an American chemist. He won Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2005. Personal life In his Nobel Prize autobiography he says, "In some places, my birthplace is listed as Calvert City, Kentucky and in others Possum Trot (both in Marshall County). I was actually...
102997
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/CD
CD
CD can mean: Compact disc, a way to store music and computer data Certificate of deposit, a way of saving money at a bank Conduct disorder, a mental disorder CD means 400 in Roman numerals. cd is a Unix command.
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billabong
Billabong
Billabong is an Australian word. Billabong (lake) means a waterhole, part of a river which has dried up, leaving a number of deeper pools of water Billabong (clothing) is also a surf brand of clothes popular with young people.
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/CBS%20Corporation
CBS Corporation
CBS Corporation was an American mass media corporation focused on broadcasting, publishing, and television production. Until 2005, the company was known as Viacom. A new company, keeping the Viacom name, was spun off from CBS. In 2019, CBS Corporation and Viacom were merged together. This created ViacomCBS, a combinat...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Console%20manufacturer
Console manufacturer
A console manufacturer is a company that makes and sells video game consoles. It is a multimillion-dollar industry. Video game companies
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/History%20of%20computer%20and%20video%20games
History of computer and video games
Video games were introduced as an entertainment medium in 1971, becoming the start for a big entertainment industry in the late 1970s/early 1980s in the United States, Japan, and Europe. After a bad industry collapse in 1983 and a rebirth two years later, the video game industry has experienced large growth for over tw...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimboomba%2C%20Queensland
Jimboomba, Queensland
Jimboomba is a town in south east Queensland, Australia. About 1,400 people live there. It is 21 kilometers north of Beaudesert on the Mount Lindsay Highway. The word Jimboomba is an Indigenous Australian word which means "Loud thunder, little rain." History Jimboomba was first settled by Europens in 1845, when Thomas...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles%2C%20Prince%20of%20Wales
Charles, Prince of Wales
Charles, Prince of Wales KG KT GCB OM PC (Charles Philip Arthur George; born 14 November 1948), is next inline to the British throne. He has held the titles of Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester since 1958. Currently, he is the heir apparent to be king of the United Kingdom. He is the oldest heir apparent ever, and ha...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde (or Methanal) is a chemical compound. It is a colorless gas with a strong smell. Like other aldehydes, it is flammable and toxic. It is the simplest aldehyde. Its main application is as a disinfectant. It is a biocide, this means it can kill most bacteria and fungi. It is also used to make dyes, to make...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulu%20language
Tulu language
Tulu is a language spoken in south India, mainly in the states of Karnataka and Kerala. In Karnataka it is spoken mainly in the district of Dakshina Kannada. In Kerala it is spoken in the Kasargod district. The area where Tulu is spoken is sometimes called Tulunadu. Dialects There are various dialects. The most impor...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMart
SMart
SMart is a long running children’s art show. The presenters show how to create pictures from items easily found around the house. The show has a number of spin offs, because it is so popular. Some of these are SMart on the Road SMarteenies SMart Africa BBC Television programmes English-language television program...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot%20Space
Hot Space
Hot Space is an album by English rock band Queen, released in 1982. Track listing Staying Power Dancer Back Chat Body Language Action This Day Put Out the Fire Life Is Real Calling All Girls Las Palabras de Amor Cool Cat Under Pressure References Queen albums 1982 albums Rock albums
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/The%20Works%20%28Queen%20album%29
The Works (Queen album)
The Works is a 1984 pop/rock album by English band Queen. It was the band's eleventh studio album. Track listing References Queen albums 1984 albums Rock albums
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%20Kind%20of%20Magic
A Kind of Magic
A Kind of Magic is a 1986 album by English rock band Queen. It was the band's twelfth studio album, and is based on the soundtrack to the movie Highlander. Track listing One Vision A Kind Of Magic One Year Of Love Pain Is So Close to Pleasure Friends Will Be Friends Who Wants to Live Forever Gimme the Prize Don't Los...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/The%20Miracle%20%28album%29
The Miracle (album)
The Miracle is a 1989 album by English rock band Queen. It was the band's thirteenth studio album. Track listing Party Khashoggi's Ship The Miracle I Want It All The Invisible Man Breakthru Rain Must Fall Scandal My Baby Does Me Was It All Worth It Hang On In There Chinese Torture The Invisible Man (12" Version) Quee...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Innuendo%20%28album%29
Innuendo (album)
Innuendo is a 1991 album by English rock band Queen. It is the band's fourteenth studio album and the last to be composed entirely of new material. It is also their final studio album to be released while lead singer Freddie Mercury was still alive. Track listing Innuendo I'm Going Slightly Mad Headlong I Can't Live W...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Made%20in%20Heaven
Made in Heaven
Made in Heaven is Queen's fifteenth studio album, released in November 1995. After Freddie Mercury's death in 1991, the remaining band members John Deacon, Roger Taylor and Brian May worked with vocals that Mercury had previously recorded, along with newly recorded lyrics by the remaining band members. Made In Heaven w...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sassanid%20Empire
Sassanid Empire
The Sassanid Empire or Sassanian Dynasty is the name used for the Iranian dynasty which lasted from 224 to 651 AD. The Sassanid Empire, which succeeded the Parthian Empire, was recognized as one of the two great powers in Western Asia, alongside the Roman Empire and later the Byzantine Empire, for more than 400 years...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edguy
Edguy
Edguy is a metal band from Fulda, Germany. Their style of metal is power metal. They formed in 1992. The members right now are: Tobias Sammet (vocals), Jens Ludwig (guitar), Dirk Sauer (guitar), Tobias Exxel (bass), Felix Bohnke (drums). Discography Demos Evil Minded (1994) Children of Steel (1994) Studio albums S...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbonegro
Turbonegro
Turbonegro is a punk band from Oslo, Norway. They formed in 1989. They call their style deathpunk, which is a mixture of punk and hard rock. The members are: Hank von Hell (vocals), Happy-Tom (bass), Euroboy (guitar), Pål Pot Pamparius (guitar, keyboard), Tomas Dahl (drums) Friends of the band are Bam Margera. Punk ba...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheek
Cheek
Cheeks (also called the buccal cavity) are the area of the face under the eyes and between the nose and the ears. It is fleshy in humans and mammals, the skin being held up by the chin and the jaws, and making the wall of the human mouth, touching the cheekbone below the eye. In animals, markings on the cheek area (i...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simony
Simony
Simony means that one pays for an office or a position in the hierarchy of Christian church. It is an offense against canon law. Simony became widespread in the Catholic Church in the 9th and 10th centuries. The name comes from Simon Magus, who appears in the Acts of the Apostles 8:18-24. Simon Magus offers the discipl...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flesh
Flesh
Flesh is the soft part of the body between the skin and the bones. It is sometimes compared to bones, in the saying flesh and bone. If it is to be eaten, it is normally called meat instead. Body parts fr:Chair
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locomotive
Locomotive
A locomotive is the part of a train that makes the train move. Normally, it is the first part of the train, and has an engine. Types of locomotives Diesel locomotive A diesel locomotive is a powered by a diesel engine. The diesel engine may drive the locomotive's wheels directly via a gearbox, shaft or chain (called...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/The%20Man%20Who%20Knew%20Too%20Much
The Man Who Knew Too Much
The Man Who Knew Too Much is a 1934 suspense movie directed by Alfred Hitchcock and released by the Gaumont British company. It was one of the most successful and critically acclaimed movies of Hitchcock's British period. Hitchcock remade the movie in 1956 for Paramount Pictures, the only one of his movies that he eve...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regent
Regent
A regent is a position of government in a country where there is a monarchy (like a king or queen). They're an "acting monarch", and does the job of a monarch where the real monarch is either too young, sick or cannot do what he is meant to for some other reason. They may also be voted in if there are no monarchs in ...