| 1. | diyarbakir | ||
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A city in southeastern Turkey, and main Kurdish city in Turkey, possibly "the capital" if there were a Kurdistan.
In Turkey all cities have something famous, either a fruit, vegetable, or other products/things; Diyarbakir is famous for its Watermelon, with cultural "biggest watermelon" and other watermelon related contests/festival yearly around September. Diyarbakir is also very, very HOT in the summer, it's intense heat is also a topic well known as well as other cities around it such as batman, elazig, urfa, mardin, adiyaman, bingol, malatya, sanliurfa... But they are not as hot as Diyarbakir, then secondly Urfa. "Wow, Diyarbakir is such a beautiful and historic city."
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| 2. | chiodo | ||
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a large bird-like animal that can be found the southeastern United States. It has the body of a wild turkey, and the legs of a cougar. It is a constant threat for young children, especially boy scouts. I was camping the other night, and i heard some strange noises in the bushes. Do you think it's the chiodo?
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| 3. | lenape | ||
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Short for Lenni Lenape or Leni Lenape also referred to as The Delaware Indians for the River Valley they lived around. Leni Lenape means Real Men or true people in the alqonquin language. The indigenous people who inhabited the region of present day areas known as Southeastern Pennsylvania, North to New York including New York City and all of New Jersey including part of Northern Delaware. Large groups of Lenape descendents are located in parts of Canada, and Oklahoma, namely Anadarko and Bartlesville. They have three clans: Turtle, Turkey and Wolf. That Lenape makes nice beadwork and turtle shell rattles.
Have you been to the new Lenape Casino in 'Darko? It's bangin'! |
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| 4. | Philippines | ||
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Philippines
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A tropical archipelago comprised of 7,100+ islands, located just north of the equator, off the southeastern coast of Asia. It has an area of around 300,000 square kilometers, about the size of Italy and the US state of Arizona. It has three main island groups: Luzon in the north, Visayas in the middle, and Mindanao in the south. There are eleven major islands (larger than 2,000 square kilometers): Luzon (largest, about the same size as Iceland and the US state of Kentucky), Mindanao (second largest, about the same size as Hungary and the US state of Indiana), Samar, Palawan, Negros, Panay, Mindoro, Leyte, Cebu, Bohol, and Masbate (11th largest, about the same size as the US state of Rhode Island). It has a population of about 92 million people (2008 estimates), speaking more than 80 different languages and dialects, the largest of which are Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Ilonggo, Bicolano, Kapampangan, Pangasinense, Waray-Waray, Chavacano, Tausug, Zambaleno, Aklanon, Hamtikanon, Ibanag, Maranao, and Maguindanaon. Almost all these 80+ languages belong to the Malayo-Polynesian branch of the Austronesian ethno-linguistic family. The Philippines has a relatively high literacy rate, at more than 92%. Majority of Filipinos have at least a basic working knowledge of English. About 82% of the population is Roman Catholic. Protestants, Muslims, Buddhists, Taoists/Confucianists, Hindus, and people belonging to indigen... |
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| 5. | Ottoman empire | ||
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Quite hard to define. It was empire that lasted from 1293-1923. Eventually succeeded by Turkey. At the height of it's power the empire spanned over 3 continents -controlling most (if not all) of Southeastern Europe, Western Asia and Africa. more...
The empire was at the center of interactions between the Eastern and Western worlds for six centuries. With Constantinople as its capital city,and vast control of lands around the eastern Mediterranean, the Ottoman Empire was, in many respects, an Islamic successor to the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire. Ottomans are most remembered as pioneers of gunpowder infantry and artillery (NOT inventors). Also they were famous for adopting the roman legion idea and building the infamous Janissary Corps, which were by far well trained, and experienced than counterparts. (til the decline,when they started acting like praetorian guards) Mostly their achievements were militaristic. They successfully invaded and took over major parts in south-east Europe. But their most memorable achievements is the downfall of the western roman empire. Also accredited with the idea of marching band music, well trained professional soldiers, their cultural impact-paintings,music etc etc. The empire went to decline largely due to the inability of the new rulers, (none as good as their predecessors). The final blow came at WW1, when the empire dissolved to make home for Turkey.....phew i'm done. oh they also made the first super-guns btw.... |
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| 6. | Misleading | ||
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Dihydrogen Monoxide (DHMO) is a colorless and odorless chemical compound, also referred to by some as Dihydrogen Oxide, Hydrogen Hydroxide, Hydronium Hydroxide, or simply Hydric acid. more...
Death due to accidental inhalation of DHMO, even in small quantities. Prolonged exposure to solid DHMO causes severe tissue damage. Excessive ingestion produces a number of unpleasant though not typically life-threatening side-effects. DHMO is a major component of acid rain. Gaseous DHMO can cause severe burns. Contributes to soil erosion. Leads to corrosion and oxidation of many metals. Contamination of electrical systems often causes short-circuits. Used in: historically, in Hitler's death camps in Nazi Germany, and in prisons in Turkey, Serbia, Croatia, Libya, Iraq and Iran, in World War II prison camps in Japan, and in prisons in China, for various forms of torture, during many recent religious and ethnic wars in the Middle East, by many terrorist organizations including al Quaeda, in community swimming pools to maintain chemical balance, in day care centers, purportedly for sanitary purposes, Exposure decreases effectiveness of automobile brakes. Found in biopsies of pre-cancerous tumors and lesions. Given to vicious dogs involved in recent deadly attacks. Often associated with killer cyclones in the U.S. Midwest and elsewhere, and in hurricanes including deadly storms in Florida, New Orleans and other areas of the southeastern U.S. |
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