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31photoreception — photoreceptive, adj. /foh toh ri sep sheuhn/, n. the physiological perception of light. [1905 10; PHOTO + RECEPTION] * * * Biological responses to stimulation by light, most often referring to the mechanism of vision. In one celled organisms such …
3211th century — As a means of recording the passage of time, the 11th century is the period from 1001 to 1100 in accordance with the Julian calendar in the Christian/Common Era. In the history of European culture, this period is considered the early part of the… …
33Georgia — /jawr jeuh/, n. 1. a state in the SE United States. 5,464,265; 58,876 sq. mi. (152,489 sq. km). Cap.: Atlanta. Abbr.: GA (for use with zip code), Ga. 2. Also called Georgian Republic. a republic in Transcaucasia, bordering on the Black Sea, N of… …
34Amateur astronomy — Amateur astronomy, a subset of astronomy, is a hobby whose participants enjoy studying and observing celestial objects. Overview The typical amateur astronomer is one who does not depend on the field of astronomy as a primary source of income or… …
35Galley — For other uses, see Galley (disambiguation). A model of a Maltese design typical of the 16th century, the last great era of the wargalley A galley is a type of ship propelled by rowers that originated in the Mediterranean region and was used for… …
36History of China — Approximate territories occupied by different dynasties as well as modern political states throughout the history of China …
37Sun — This article is about the star. For other uses, see Sun (disambiguation). The Sun …
38Union between Sweden and Norway — United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway Förenade konungarikena Sverige och Norge De forenede Kongeriger Norge og Sverige Personal union ← …
39Wewelsburg — For the village of Wewelsburg see Village of Wewelsburg Wewelsburg (pronounced|ˈveːvəlsˌbʊɐ̯k) is a Renaissance castle located in the northeast of North Rhine Westphalia, Germany, in the village of Wewelsburg (the same name as the castle) which… …
40Le Paradis massacre — Infobox civilian attack title=Le Paradis Massacre location=Le Paradis village, commune of Lestrem, Northern France target=2nd Battalion Royal Norfolk Regiment date=27 May 1940 time= timezone= type=Mass execution of Prisoners of war fatalities=97… …
