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  • 22Ma Gu — (Chinese: 麻姑; pinyin: Mágū; Wade–Giles: Ma Ku; literally Hemp Maid ) is a legendary Taoist xian (仙 immortal; transcendent ) associated with the elixir of life, and symbolic protector of females in Chinese mythology. Stories in Chinese literature… …

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  • 24Silk — This article is about a natural fiber and the textile woven from it. For other uses, see Silk (disambiguation). Four of the most important domesticated silk worms, together with their adult moth forms, Meyers Konversations Lexikon (1885 1892)… …

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  • 25Building insulation materials — A selection of insulation materials can aid in building insulation. All of these are based on standard principles of thermal insulation. Materials used to reduce heat transfer by conduction, radiation or convection are employed in varying… …

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  • 26Daina (Lithuania) — Daina redirects here. For other uses, see Daina (disambiguation). Folklore band Kulgrinda performing dainas and dancing Daina is the traditional name of vocal folk music in the Baltic languages, and is preserved in Lithuania and Latvia.… …

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  • 27Mount Vernon — This is about the George Washington residence. For other uses, see Mount Vernon (disambiguation). Mount Vernon U.S. National Register of Historic Places …

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  • 28Japan — • Called in the language of the country Nihon or Nippon (Land of the Rising Sun), and Dai Nihon or Dai Nippon (Great Japan), situated north west of the Pacific Ocean and east of the Asiatic continent Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006.… …

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  • 29Pomo mythology — The mythology of the Pomo people, Native Americans from Northwestern California, centered on the powerful entities of the Kunula , a Coyote, and Guksu , a spirit healer from the south:Creation StoriesCoyote ( Kunula ) and Cougar set up for their… …

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  • 30India — /in dee euh/, n. 1. Hindi, Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950.… …

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