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"That's where the dog is buried!" - so they say when they want to emphasize that the clue has finally been found, finally managed to get to the bottom of the true causes of some events. Where did this expression come from? There is no consensus on the origin of this catch phrase

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The world of wildlife is rich in amazing plants, unlike their usual green counterparts. Some are eaten, others are poisonous to humans, and some of them are amazing in their unusual appearance. Breadfruit - a plant from fairy tales In the legends and tales of many peoples, you can hear the legend of the cherished land, where you do not need to take care of food, and bread grows right on the trees

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Snail meat is a delicacy traditionally prized in Western Europe, especially in France and Italy. Recently, snails cooked with an oil-garlic sauce can be purchased in large supermarkets in Russia. They began to be in demand among Russians who value exotic cuisine

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All over the world there is a tradition of giving flowers not only to women, but also to men. This is not prohibited by the rules of etiquette, but, on the contrary, is encouraged. When to give flowers to a man Usually men are presented with bouquets for birthdays and anniversaries

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More than 70% of adult Russians today have debit or credit bank cards. Cardholders often need to deposit money in an account to pay for a loan or simply top up their balance. There are many ways to do this today. Necessary - map

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In everyday life, perhaps, you rarely find such a concept as standard time, this is a scientific term introduced into circulation by geographers. This concept is introduced to schoolchildren in grade 6. It is worth recalling what it includes

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A deputy is a prestigious, highly paid and useful job for society. It assumes not only a high salary, but also a good pension, various privileges, the ability to change something in your city and influence the fate of people, to become a famous person in the city

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For a true hunter, hunting for a bear is a grandiose event, and the trophy obtained is an extraordinary pride. But in order to hunt a bear professionally, a special courage and caution is required from a potential hunter! Instructions Step 1 The brown bear is a forest dweller

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The gloomy and austere beauty of the taiga forest is enlivened by the undergrowth. On the banks of the rivers there are thickets of alder and willow, and in the forest there are shrubs and shrubs. Among the latter are juniper and rose hips, honeysuckle and meadowsweet

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The bear has become a symbol of power by right. The animal lives in forests and arctic ice, living in the most difficult conditions, and is proudly called the master of the Russian taiga. The bear is the largest and most powerful of all predators on the planet

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Since October 2011, new electric trains Moscow-Lobnya began to run along the Savelovskoye direction. Their movement was opened with great pomp: the event was attended by the mayors of Moscow Sergei Sobyanin, the president of the Russian Railways company Vladimir Yakunin and the general director of Aeroexpress Alexei Krivoruchko

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Since ancient times, improvised means, for example, sand and water, have been widely used to fight fires. But fire extinguishers specially designed for this purpose work much more efficiently with fire. Of the many types of fire extinguishers, the most widely used today are carbon dioxide and powder

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Fire, used with benefit by humanity for thousands of years, can break out of control at any moment and cause misfortune. For a long time, improvised means - water and sand - have been used to fight fires. It was only in the 18th century that the first devices for extinguishing fires were used, from which the history of the modern fire extinguisher began

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Lake Baikal is the world's largest storage of fresh water. It is located in the very center of Asia and looks like a huge crescent. Traditionally, Baikal is considered a lake, although in terms of depth, length and structure of the basin, it looks more like a small sea

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Elka is a popular Russian and Ukrainian singer. A stage name to match the artist - always bright, extravagant, incendiary, just like a New Year tree. The real name of the artist is Elizaveta Valdemarovna Ivantsiv. The childhood of the singer The Christmas tree was born in the Ukrainian city of Uzhgorod on July 2, 1982

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There are certain standards for marking bicycle tires. The exceptions are the UK and France, which use their own systems. The marking gives information about the width and inner diameter of the tire, sometimes about the height. Diversity and Mutual Inconsistency of Bicycle Tire Labeling Systems The generally accepted classification of bicycle tires has been developed by the International Organization for Standardization

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Human history knows many instruments for torture and devices for executions. And only one device was invented out of humane motives and with the aim of making the execution process as painless and quick as possible. It is called the guillotine

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A voltage stabilizer is irreplaceable where there is a constant "jumping" voltage; a stabilized power supply will help you save expensive electronic equipment and household appliances. Manufacturers today offer a wide variety of these useful devices

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Fuel oil is processed in the process of stripping distillates under vacuum at certain boiling points. This procedure is called the primary processing of fuel oil. The residues of the fuel oil haulage can be used for further - secondary - processing at coking and cracking units

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There are a huge number of varieties of paints. Tempera paints are among the very first, and the technique of tempera painting is rightfully considered one of the most ancient and difficult to master, since tempera paints behave differently when they dry than the more familiar oil paints

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Almost every woman dreams of a beautiful fur coat. But in order to fulfill your old dream and not be disappointed, you need to approach the choice of a fur coat with reasonable thoroughness. Instructions Step 1 Do not buy a fur coat in spontaneous markets or by ad

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Titanium is a silvery-white metal first discovered by the English chemist William Gregor in 1791. Lightweight and durable, it quickly attracted the attention of designers. But it took more than a hundred years after its discovery, before titanium began to actually be used in industry

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In modern bicycles, changing sprockets is a fairly simple procedure. The very design of the sleeve to which they are attached excludes the possibility of incorrect installation. Therefore, when faced with the need to change the sprocket, there is no need to contact a specialized bicycle salon:

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Removing bicycle wheels is a fairly common procedure. It may be required when replacing the camera, repairing the hub, or simply for transporting the bike. Instructions Step 1 Place the bike with the wheels facing up before starting the procedure

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Devices for lifting and moving loads existed in ancient Egypt. It is likely that it was with their help that the Egyptians raised massive stone blocks to a height when erecting the pyramids. However, modern construction and industrial cranes have a much wider range of capabilities than primitive ancient mechanisms

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Self-portrait is an amazing genre. The works of artists in which they depict themselves usually attract the interest of exhibition visitors. Why does an artist want to paint himself? The answer to this question is unlikely to be unambiguous

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Oxford fabric is widely used. Shoes, bags, equipment for hunting and fishing, etc. are sewn from it. This durable, waterproof material is resistant to abrasion and temperature extremes. Oxford fabric was developed back in the 19th century by industrial inventors from Scotland

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A shock sensor is one of the alarm devices that detects external influences on the car and timely transmits information about them to the owner. Two-level sensors, in contrast to single-level ones, distinguish between strong and weak influences and issue either an alarm or a warning signal of operation

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Providing residential buildings with heating is the main task of public utilities. However, with the onset of the heating season, not every house is provided with heat. Interruptions in heating are a rather serious problem that requires urgent measures to resolve this issue

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It is believed that the sound of the surf can be heard in the shell if you bring it to your ear. And the more ornate the shape of the shell, the louder and stronger the waves will rage. However, this is another delusion. It is not the sound of the sea that is heard in the shell

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If unbearable neighbors pester you and in the middle of the night you wake up in a cold sweat from loud music, and requests and persuasions for a quiet neighborhood fly past the ears of your confined roommates, then the time has come to fight them with other methods

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A beautiful manicured lawn is the pride of any owner of a country house. In order for the lawn grass to be strong and have a bright saturated color, it is necessary to feed the lawn with the help of mineral fertilizers. How to do it right? Necessary - fertilizer

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The structure, as well as the color of the hair, is different for representatives of different races - for example, blacks have dark and curly hair, while representatives of the white race can be different - straight, curly, or just slightly wavy

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Horses are large and strong animals, communication with which has long attracted people. At the same time, horses are very diverse: there are many breeds and colors of these animals. Bay suit The color of the horse's hide, which is commonly referred to as color by horse professionals, is one of its main characteristics

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Kissing is a very pleasant experience, during which you can forget about everything in the world. And if you are kissed by a loved one, there is nothing to talk about. Scientists have proven that, among other things, kissing is also beneficial