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  • 41Brass razoo — is an Australian term that arose as [military s so. url= http://members.ozemail.com.au/ jpascal/comp3.htm |title= Value and price |author= J. Pascal |work= OzEmail |accessdate=2008 03 02 ] The term itself is not a neologism, but has been part of… …

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  • 42building trade —    One of those *occupations which had a rich variety of traditional customs and beliefs, but as there has been no systematic collection or study devoted to them our knowledge of them is patchy. The overriding principle for most seems to be the… …

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  • 43Asterix and the Magic Carpet — Infobox Asterix Title=Asterix and the Magic Carpet Frenchtitle=Astérix chez Rahàzade Story=Albert Uderzo Illustrations=Albert Uderzo FrenchDate=1987 EnglishDate=1988 Preceded= Asterix and Son Followed= Asterix and the Secret Weapon | Asterix and… …

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  • 44knives —    The most commonly known and practised belief about knives is that giving any sharp instrument as a present will cut the friendship unless a small coin is given in return. Opie and Tatem record examples of the fear that the knife severs love… …

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  • 45India — /in dee euh/, n. 1. Hindi, Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950.… …

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  • 46probability theory — Math., Statistics. the theory of analyzing and making statements concerning the probability of the occurrence of uncertain events. Cf. probability (def. 4). [1830 40] * * * Branch of mathematics that deals with analysis of random events.… …

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  • 47Mathematics 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… …

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  • 48List of The Dresden Files characters — The Dresden Files series features a diverse cast of complicated characters. Contents 1 Main characters 1.1 Harry Dresden 1.2 Karrin Murphy 1.3 Bob …

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  • 49china — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. a translucent ceramic material, biscuit fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature. 2. any porcelain ware. 3. plates, cups, saucers, etc., collectively. 4. figurines made of porcelain or ceramic material …

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  • 50China — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. People s Republic of, a country in E Asia. 1,221,591,778; 3,691,502 sq. mi. (9,560,990 sq. km). Cap.: Beijing. 2. Republic of. Also called Nationalist China. a republic consisting mainly of the island of Taiwan off the SE coast …

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