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block and tackle
(Encyclopedia)block and tackle: see pulley.rock and roll
(Encyclopedia)rock and roll: see rock music.bites and stings
(Encyclopedia)bites and stings: see first aid. ...Chandragupta I and II
(Encyclopedia)Chandragupta I and II, Indian emperors. See Gupta. ...Storm and Stress
(Encyclopedia)Storm and Stress: see Sturm und Drang. ...visit and search
(Encyclopedia)visit and search: see search, right of. ...population I and II
(Encyclopedia)population I and II, in astronomy: see stellar populations. ...fainting
(Encyclopedia)fainting or syncope sĭngˈkəpē [key], temporary loss of consciousness caused by an insufficient supply of oxygen to the brain. It can be concurrent with any serious disease or condition, such as he...Mexican art and architecture
(Encyclopedia)Mexican art and architecture, works of art and structures produced in the area that is now the country of Mexico. Such arts were already highly developed in the ancient civilizations flourishing befor...Nipah virus
(Encyclopedia)Nipah virus, RNA virus of the genus Henipavirus, family Paramyxoviridae, that rarely infects humans but can cause deadly encephalitis. In humans, the virus typically incubates for 4 to 14 days before ...Browse by Subject
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