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olive oil
(Encyclopedia) olive oil, pale yellow to greenish oil obtained from the pulp of olives by separating the liquids from solids. Olive oil was used in the ancient world for lighting, in the preparation…landslide
(Encyclopedia) landslide, rapid slipping of a mass of earth or rock from a higher elevation to a lower level under the influence of gravity and water lubrication. More specifically, rockslides are…well
(Encyclopedia) well, aperture in the earth's surface through which substances in a natural underground reservoir, such as water, gas, oil, salt, and sulfur, can flow or be pumped to the surface. In…propeller
(Encyclopedia) propeller, device consisting of a hub with one or more blades that propels a craft to which it is attached by rotating its blades in a fluid such as air or water. In the latter part of…How does the consumer know that shellfish are safe to eat?
Source: National Marine Fisheries Services' Northeast Fisheries Science Center They are the same species. A soft-shell crab is one that has just discarded its shell. Crabs that have just…Books and Movies Featuring the Rolling Stones
Here's a look at some of the best books and movies about the Rolling Stones. Gimme Shelter Movie Poster Related Links Poll: Most Influential Band The…coal mining
(Encyclopedia) coal mining, physical extraction of coal resources to yield coal; also, the business of exploring for, developing, mining, and transporting coal in any form. Coal has been historically…plating
(Encyclopedia) plating, application of a plate, or coat, of metal to a surface for decoration, reflection of light, protection against corrosion, or increased wearing quality. The practice is of…Trending
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