... come out of their hiding places every time the researchers entered the room. In the end, the octopuses would plaster their bodies against the aquarium glass, move back and forth and flash colors. Dr. Wood explains that such behavior is often anthropomorphized as "excitement." Some octopus hobbyists have reported ... Others pulled the skewer out of the cork to get the shrimp. Dr. Wood had another idea to demonstrate the octopus' intelligence. He introduced glass jars with crabs into the aquarium. The jars were closed with a cork that had a small hole in the middle. One of the octopuses ....

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... existing church. Saint Denis is the key monument of early gothic art and architecture. The restored large central rose window (circular stained-glass window) became standard in French-Gothic architecture. Gothic sculpture made its first appearance at Saint Denis. Sculptors were brought in by Abbot ... wonderful sources of light for the dark interior of the cathedrals. These great windows could be set into walls, admitting light through stained glass. Spiritual and mysterious quality of light is an important element of the religious symbolism in gothic cathedrals. One might say that, "Ca...

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... bronze sculptures were the norm before 1600 A.D. Most of the bronze sculptures were Roman gods, such as Jupiter, Neptune, Venus and cupid. In one section of this exhibit, they had glass artifacts on display. It said that glass was discovered much earlier in time, but it was during the 16 century they discovered the way to blow into the hot ... glass to make jars and vases. Since the glass artifacts were made almost 500 years ago, it was not the usual clear color but a murky brownish color. But the design and colors used to decorate ... the glass were unique and artistic. One section th...

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... vaults. The invention of the flying buttress was later development, although there is now some academic debate as to the actual dates. Windows were very important. They were often stained glass with bible scenes. Each window could take months to complete, because some were as much as one hundred feet tall. Gothic cathedrals had hundreds of windows, but the interior was ... usually dim. The colored glass did not allow as much light in as clear glass would. As gothic architecture spread from country to country, it changed a little. Each country had its own idea of what a cathedral should ...

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... , these names go hand in hand with others like Picasso, the famous Spanish painter, graphic artist, sculpture and ceramist who created works including The Absinthe Drinker (1901) and his absinthe glass mould from the summer of 1914. These are the household names in art, artists who drank and were inspired by, among other things, Absinthe. It must be more than a coincidence ... , as the facts document, inebriated with mind-altering substances, in this case, our Absinthe. Absinthe was traditionally consumed in a tall glass, with a sugar cube placed on a special spoon. About 30ml of the drin...

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... Europe from the middle ages up to the beginning of the Renaissance. Typically religious in nature, it is especially known for the distinctive arched design of its churches, its stained glass, and its illuminated manuscripts. The term Gothic describes not only an art style, but a changing concept of space, time, and society- a new kind of perspective, both visual and spiritual. In ... the Crucifixion, c. 1245-60, we see this Romanesque image within a Gothic image. These are miraculous three dimensional images that differ from the Byzantine tradition of wall and panel painting. Stained gl...

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... characteristics; (5) Fibers, to determine type ( vegetable, animal, mineral or synthetic), composition, dyes used, and processing marks; (6)liquor, for alcoholic proof, trace alcohols, sugars, colourants, and other signs of adulteration; (7) ùpaint, glass, plastics, and metals, usually in millimeter -sized chips, to classify and compare known materials; (9) Swabs from the hands of the suspects, to be checked for the presence of gunshot residue ... from fibres or ink from documents. High performance liquid chromatography can be used to analyse drugs and pigments. Paint can be analy...

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... , vote, fly planes, risk their lives in the armed forces own firearms and to be financially and socially independent, and yet to be legally prohibited from drinking a glass of wine in a restaurant, or even a glass of champagne at their own wedding. I think it is a problem to have a limit higher then the age of maturity. B. Teenagers look at drinks as something glamorous. It ... ...

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... knew was designated for whites only, and demanded that he be served. When the waitress informed him that they did not serve his "kind" in that restaurant Baldwin picked up a glass and hurled it at her with all his pent up spite for the world. (That was the last straw for James Baldwin, he knew that he needed to leave his ... as a social "security blanket". It also called the African American man to the civil rights battlefield and forced the white man to look at and analyze himself through a critical looking glass. Blues for Mr. Charlie deals with the murder of a young black man, Richar...

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... the distance lens at the top, bifocals. Benjamin improved the street lamp, which was originally from England. He redesigned the lamp with four glass panels, which allowed for better airflow and less soot build up on the glass. Benjamin remodeled the unsafe heating stove by inventing the iron furnace stove; also know as the Franklin stove. The appliance allowed people to warm ... ...

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... housed here. According to a report issued by the Paris Office of Tourism, The Louvre is the worlds most visited museum, averaging 15,000 visitors per day. The Louvre Pyramid is a glass and metal pyramidal structure that serves as the entrance to the museum. As the items to be displayed keep increasing, French officials have decided on building more museums under the ... ...

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... born in Switzerland, was the first illustrator/designer to rival Cheret in public popularity. Grasset was influenced with medieval and oriental art. I reflected strongly in his designs for furniture, stained glass, and textiles. Grasset received his first poster commission in 1886. His willowy maidens, who wore long flowing robes, and static poses advertised chocolate, beer, and inks, and soon graced the ... ...

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... and three doors, then the east end was donned a new choir. The architecture combined many existing design and structural aspects such as pointed arches, slender columns, groin vaulting, and stained glass. The combination of the arches and vaulting allowed for more open window space and lightness that was not found in Romanesque architecture, it also portrayed the doctrine of the divine ... ...

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... of music to new heights, while commenting musically on his country's political and economic situation during and after World War II. After the war, new ideas like minimalism lead by Glass and Reich and electronic music lead by Stockhausen have pervaded into classical music, pushing the classical world to new boundaries. In conclusion, western classical music has evolved since its beginnings ... ...

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... biggest things that occurred during his reign was that the government was slowly moving towards Protestantism. One of the things done was the eradication of Roman Catholic practices, including stained glass and statues (royal.gov.uk). There came about the Act of Uniformity, which required the use of the first Book of Common Prayer. This whole movement and especially the Act ... ...

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... medical background whatsoever. Commonly performed by neighbors, family members, or perhaps even those specially deemed with the task, the mutilation is bloody and painful. The tools used usually include broken glass, scissors, razors, knives, tin lids, clamps, pliars, and even sharp stones (Circumcision). Keep in mind the fact that none of these tools are sterilized, and no anti-biotics or anesthesia ... ...

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... who were defeated and the oranges represent gold taken by the Spanish. Also, the towns people leave their doors open so some guests can call into the house and have a glass of champagne. Another popular festival is the Cat Festival, which is held each May in Ypres. During the Cat Festival people throw toy cats off of the Cloth Hall, which ... ...

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... warm over my shoulder it rose up my spine covering my body with warmth; it was sunlight it was warm lavender light since it kept the color of the tainted glass windows from which it had passed, as time went by I started to think about the things we leave lying around; and then we forget about them, I thought about the bell ... ...

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... out of danger. Soon you hear thunder and through the windows of your living room you can see rods of lightening streaking across the sky like cracks in the black glass plate that the sky had become. Suddenly you see a lantern turn around the corner from your driveway and start up toward your house. The lantern is followed by the dull ... ...

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... source of export revenue. They let other countries fish in its maritime zone in exchange for compensation. Food processing is the leading manufacturing industry. Other manufacturing includes textiles, electronic equipment, glass, printed materials, and tobacco. There is usually a negative trade balance here. There leading trade partner are France, others include The United States of America, Germany, Japan, and Italy. They receive ... ...

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... is a given. Though the per capita consumption of alcohol in France, Spain and Portugal is higher than in the United States, the rate of alcoholism and alcohol abuse is lower. A glass of wine at dinner is normal practice. Kids learn to regard moderate drinking as an enjoyable family activity rather than as something they have to sneak away to do . Banning ... ...

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... not import any British goods until the Stamp Act was repealed. After the Stamp Act, the Townshend Act was passed in 1767. This act imposed taxes on lead, paint, paper, glass, and tea. The colonists responded to this with boycott. The colonists agreed to not import any British goods, especially the more expensive goods. In response to the protests, the Parliament ... ...

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... lenses (Adeline5). By 1632, Rene Descartes of France suggested the corneal contact lens (Adeline 5). Thomas Young, an inventor in 1801, developed Descartes' idea. This was a quarter-inch-long, water-filled glass tube, the outer end containing a microscopic lens that was used to correct his own vision (Adeline 5). Later, in 1987 disposable soft contact lenses became available for commercial distribution (Adeline 5). Also ... ...

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... born in Switzerland, was the first illustrator/designer to rival Cheret in public popularity. Grasset was influenced with medieval and oriental art. I reflected strongly in his designs for furniture, stained glass, and textiles. Grasset received his first poster commission in 1886. His willowy maidens, who wore long flowing robes, and static poses advertised chocolate, beer, and inks, and soon graced the ... ...

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... mom, dad, and she ventured out at the crack of dawn to wait on the endless line to Louvre. While standing on line, sally was mesmerized by the huge, glistening glass pyramid entranceway to the museum. She waited two hours before she reached the entrance. As she walked into the Louvre, she couldn't believe her eyes! There were thousands and thousands ... ...

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