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...], a sweet substance also called ''sugar of lead'' or ''sugar of [[Saturn (mythology)|Saturn]]'', which contributed to [[lead poisoning]] among the Roman aristo ...ns to vinegar. The presence of water in vinegar has such a profound effect on acetic acid's properties that for centuries chemists believed that glacial

...effects of methylmercury|author = National Research Council (U.S.) - Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology| publisher = National Academies Press| ...num|accessdate=2009-07-07}}</ref> For this reason, restrictions are placed on the use and handling of mercury in proximity with aluminium. In particular,

...hern hemisphere, growing in moisture retentive but well draining [[soil]]s on mountain meadows. Their [[green|dark green]] [[Leaf|leaves]] lack stipules. ...s are large. They are placed under the hood of the calyx and are supported on long stalks. They have a hollow spur at their apex, containing the [[necta

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...China; another atypical species (''H. vesicarius'') inhabits a small area on the border between Turkey and [[Syria]]. ...ed to hold [[nectar]]). The sepals do not fall as petals would, but remain on the plant, sometimes for many months. Recent research in Spain suggests tha

...ed from an admonition in [[Italian language|Italian]] and [[Greek language|Greek]] meaning "do not betray a beautiful lady".<ref name="spiegl"/><ref name="h ...cid]].<ref>{{cite journal|author=Genova E, Komitska G, Beeva Y|title=Study on the germination of Atropa Bella-Donna L. Seeds|url=http://www.bio21.bas.bg/

...ic properties (ναρκάω ''narkao'', "to grow numb" in [[Greek language|Greek]]). [http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/n/narcis01.html] On 1 May 2009 a number of school children fell ill at Gorseland Primary School

...igital versions of the ''Britannica'' have been developed, both online and on [[optical media]]. Since the early 1930s, the ''Britannica'' has developed ...clopedias were translated into English, such as ''De proprietatibus rerum (On the properties of things)'' (1240) by [[Bartholomeus Anglicus]]. However, E

The '''''Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology''''' (1849, originally published 1844 under a slightly different title) is ...'s ''[[Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities]]'' and ''[[Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography]]''.

...s (those above [[uranium]], which are all unstable and not found naturally on [[earth]]) are never considered to be part of the refractory metals.<ref>{{ ...n is slowed down in the bulk metal by the formation of stable oxide layers on the surface. Especially the oxide of rhenium is more volatile than the meta

There are a number of '''places named after famous people'''. For more on the general etymology of place names see [[toponomy]]. For other lists of e *[[Ai-Khanoum]], formerly named ''Alexandria on the Oxus'' &ndash; [[Alexander the Great]]

...tional [[psychological disorder]]s, [[Magic (paranormal)|magical]], from [[mythology|mythological]] or [[fantasy]] settings, have [[evolution|evolved naturally] ...HAVE A MAJOR PLOT OR THEMATIC IMPORTANCE ARE WELCOME. IF UNSURE PLEASE ASK ON THE TALK PAGE FIRST.

...ity, Book 2, pg. 10, ISBN 1434368424</ref> The [[Unction]], Seal, [[laying on of hands]], the Counselor, and the [[Holy Spirit]] are all often synonymous ...gns on [[Yangshao culture]] pottery). Early [[Chinese classics]] have many references to using the plant for clothing, fiber, and food, but none to its psychotro

....org/plants/cannabis/cannabis_basics.shtml ''Cannabis'' Basics]. Retrieved on 25 February 2007</ref> The word '''cannabis''' is from [[Ancient Greek|Greek]] {{lang|grc|κάνναβις}} (''{{lang|grc|kánnabis}}'') (see [[Latin]]

...c.uc.edu/fankhauser/Cheese/CHEESE.HTML}}</ref> Some cheeses have [[mold]]s on the rind or throughout. Most cheeses melt at cooking temperature. ...se]] are produced. Their styles, [[Mouthfeel|textures]] and flavors depend on the origin of the milk (including the animal's diet), whether they have bee

...and their governments regulate the commercial use of all these terms based on quantities of ingredients.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.idfa.org/facts/ic ...mra |year=2000 |title=Nectar and Ambrosia:An Encyclopedia of Food in World Mythology |isbn=9781576070369 |publisher=[[ABC-CLIO]] |location=[[Santa Barbara, Cali