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The foot (standard symbol: ft) [ 1][ 2] is a unit of length in the British imperial and United States customary systems of measurement. The prime symbol, ′, is commonly used to represent the foot. [ 3] In both customary and imperial units, one foot comprises 12 inches, and one yard comprises three feet.
The foot (pl.: feet) is an anatomical structure found in many vertebrates.It is the terminal portion of a limb which bears weight and allows locomotion.In many animals with feet, the foot is a separate [clarification needed] organ at the terminal part of the leg made up of one or more segments or bones, generally including claws and/or nails.
Safety fuse. The safety fuse is a type of fuse invented and patented by English inventor William Bickford in 1831. Originally it consisted of a "tube" of gunpowder surrounded by a waterproofed varnished jute "rope." It replaced earlier and less reliable methods of igniting gunpowder blasting charges which had caused many injuries and deaths in ...
The first time incendiary ammunition was widely used was in World War I, more specifically in 1916. At the time, phosphorus was the primary ingredient in the incendiary charge and ignited upon firing, leaving a trail of blue smoke. These early forms were also known as "smoke tracers" because of this. Though deadly, the effective range of these ...
The late Sonny Seiler — the University of Georgia sports mascot’s master — once wondered about the dog’s popularity, “How do I know what makes him famous?”
Music video. "Mr. Brightside" on YouTube. " Mr. Brightside " is the debut single of American rock band the Killers. [ 11 ] It is taken from their debut studio album, Hot Fuss (2004). Written by band members Brandon Flowers and Dave Keuning, it was one of the first songs the Killers ever wrote. [ 12 ]
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on the Lakers' playoff chances, Mick Cronin, Chip Kelly and Caitlin Clark.
The Elephant's Foot is a mass of black corium with many layers, resembling tree bark and glass. It was formed during the Chernobyl disaster in 1986 from a lava-like mixture of molten core material that had escaped the reactor enclosure, materials from the reactor itself, and various structural components of the plant such as concrete and metal. [3]