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Chain girth — (CG) Chain girth is a measurement of a yacht hull. Chain girth is specified in some design rules to handicap or match the capabilities of sailing vessels of similar design such as the 12 metre boats. Chain girth is measured as a straight line… … Wikipedia
International Rule (sailing) — The International Rule, also known as the Metre Rule, was created for the measuring and rating of yachts to allow different designs of yacht to race together under a handicap system. Prior to the ratification of the International Rule in 1907,… … Wikipedia
Jauge internationale — Trivia, 12 Mètres JI ou 12 mR, de Jauge internationale La Jauge internationale, ou Metre rule, jauge métrique, est une jauge de course internationale élaborée en 1906, permettant d évaluer les performances des voiliers de compétition. Elle est… … Wikipédia en Français
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Health and Disease — ▪ 2009 Introduction Food and Drug Safety. In 2008 the contamination of infant formula and related dairy products with melamine in China led to widespread health problems in children, including urinary problems and possible renal tube… … Universalium
Saddle sores — A saddle sore is a skin ailment on the buttocks due to, or exacerbated by, riding on a bicycle saddle. It often develops in three stages: skin abrasion, folliculitis (which looks like a small, reddish acne), and finally abscess.Because it most… … Wikipedia
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Universe of The Legend of Zelda — Hylia redirects here. For the bird species with Hylia in their names, see Tit hylia and Green Hylia. The fictional universe depicted in The Legend of Zelda series of video games consists of a variety of lands, the most commonly appearing of these … Wikipedia
Penis enlargement — Penile enlargement procedures are designed to increase the size of the cavernous cylinders of the penis or to stimulate blood flow to increase hardness. Penis enlargement procedures (sometimes euphemistically referred to as male enhancement… … Wikipedia
Breastplate (tack) — A breastplate (used interchangeably with breastgirth and breastcollar) is a piece of riding equipment used on horses. Its purpose is to keep the saddle from sliding back, and is most helpful on horses with large shoulders and a flat ribcage. It… … Wikipedia
