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Soutache — Sou tache , n. [F.] A kind of narrow braid, usually of silk; also known as {Russian braid}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
History of hypnosis — This article is about the development of concepts, beliefs and practices related to hypnosis from prehistoric to modern times. Early history Although often viewed as one continuous history, it is important to note that hypnosis per se did not… … Wikipedia
Hussar — (original Hungarian spelling: huszár , plural huszárok , pl. Husaria) refers to a number of types of light cavalry created in Hungary [cite encyclopedia|title=Hussar|url=http://britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/277525/hussar|encyclopedia=Encyclopædia… … Wikipedia
Nikolai Przhevalsky — Przhevalsky redirects here. For the inhabited localities in Russia, see Przhevalsky (inhabited locality). Nikolai Mikhaylovich Przhevalsky Born April 12, 1839(1839 04 12) Smolensk Died November 1, 1888 … Wikipedia
Douglas Hofstadter — Douglas R. Hofstadter Hofstadter in Bologna, Italy, in March 2002 Born February 15, 1945 (1945 02 15) (age 66) New York, New York Occupation … Wikipedia
Religious symbolism in the United States military — Insignias (left to right) for Christian, Muslim and Jewish chaplains are shown on the uniforms of three U.S. Navy chaplains, 1998. (These were the only insignias in use at that time.) Religious symbolism in the United States military includes the … Wikipedia
British PGA Matchplay Championship — Tournament information Location Great Britain Established 1903 Tour(s) European T … Wikipedia
river — river1 riverless, adj. riverlike, adj. /riv euhr/, n. 1. a natural stream of water of fairly large size flowing in a definite course or channel or series of diverging and converging channels. 2. a similar stream of something other than water: a… … Universalium
Noin-Ula kurgans — The Noin Ula kurgans consist of more than 200 large burial mounds, approximately square in plan, some 2 m in height, covering timber burial chambers. They are located by the Selenga River in the hills of northern Mongolia north of Ulan Bator.… … Wikipedia
EMC problem (excessive field strength) — In electromagnetic compatibility,EMC problems can occur when the system which is being adversely affected is subject to a high field strength due to a radio transmitter. It is important to note that these effects are not due to defects in the… … Wikipedia
