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  2. Blanco (compound) - Wikipedia

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    Blanco (compound) Blanco was a compound used primarily by soldiers throughout the Commonwealth from 1880 onwards to clean, colour (and thus camouflage), and waterproof their equipment as well as reduce its stiffness. [1] It was first used by the British Army to whiten Slade Wallace buckskin leather equipment, and later adapted to coloured ...

  3. Laundry symbol - Wikipedia

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    The four symbols shown indicate that the garment must not be washed in water, must not be bleached, may be ironed only with a protective pressing cloth, and must be dry cleaned. A laundry symbol, also called a care symbol, is a pictogram indicating the manufacturer's suggestions as to methods of washing, drying, dry-cleaning and ironing clothing.

  4. Bidet - Wikipedia

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    A modern bidet that resembles a traditional washbasin type. A bidet ( US: / bɪˈdeɪ / ⓘ or UK: / ˈbiːdeɪ /) is a bowl or receptacle designed to be sat upon in order to wash a person's genitalia, perineum, inner buttocks, and anus. The modern variety has a plumbed-in water supply and a drainage opening, and is thus a plumbing fixture ...

  5. Correction fluid - Wikipedia

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    Blanco is used in France and Greece, bianchetto in Italy. Twink is the leading brand, and colloquial term, for correction fluid in New Zealand. In the English-speaking Caribbean the term "white-paper paste" and "white-out" are used. In Latin America, "liquid paper" (or just "liquid") is also the colloquial term over the formal Spanish term ...

  6. Blanco Independent School District - Wikipedia

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    Other information. TEA District Accountability Rating for 2011-12. Academically Acceptable [5] Website. Blanco ISD. Blanco Independent School District is a public school district based in Blanco, Texas ( USA ). Located in Blanco County, portions of the district extend into Kendall and Hays counties.

  7. Sink - Wikipedia

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    Sink. A sink is a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture for washing hands (also known as washbasin in the UK ), dishwashing, and other purposes. Sinks have a tap (faucet) that supplies hot and cold water and may include a spray feature to be used for faster rinsing. They also include a drain to remove used water; this drain may itself include a strainer ...

  8. GDP: US economy grows at faster-than-expected pace in ... - AOL

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    The Bureau of Economic Analysis's advance estimate of second quarter US gross domestic product (GDP) showed the economy grew at an annualized pace of 2.8% during the period, well above the 2% ...

  9. Blanco County, Texas - Wikipedia

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    Blanco County (Spanish: "white", / ˈblæŋkoʊ / BLANG-koh) is a United States county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It is located in Central Texas and its county seat is Johnson City. [ 1] As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,374. [ 2][ 3] The county is named for the Blanco River that traverses the county.