Size of Noahs Ark Measured At About Four Hundred Fifty Feet
A Detroit News writer notes Genesis gives 300 cubits by 50 by 30 for the Ark and converts to about 450 feet long 75 feet wide 45 feet high The Ark would register a little over 15000 tons by merchant tonnage rules Scribners Dictionary questions the capacity estimates saying the biblical measurements lack detail and the construction description is insufficient for exact conclusions
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Detroit News
Scribner's
James Hastings
Pennsylvania Dutch origins and religious roots
The Pennsylvania Dutch descended from German, Dutch, and Swiss ancestors who settled in Pennsylvania in the late 1600s and early 1700s. Mennonites were among them, and by the Revolution era they allegedly made up about a third of the colony’s population. The term Dutch arose from Deutsch as the group spread.
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Germany
Holland
Switzerland
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvanian Dutch term used for mixed German English
The phrase Pennsylvania Dutch denotes the mixed speech form of German and English spoken across parts of the state. It highlights how regional language blends arise from historical settlement patterns and ongoing linguistic mixing.
Game Birds Hatching Time Under Normal Conditions
Under normal conditions incubation varies by species. Ring necked, golden and silver pheasants take about 23 days. Bob white quail 24 days. Ruffed grouse 21 to 23 days. Chukar and Hungarian partridges from 22 to 24 days. Wildfowl require 25 to 30 days with pintails and teal ducks at 25 and wood ducks at 30.
Chinese Funerals Embrace Gay Festivity Says Collier’s
The piece notes that Chinese funerals mirror weddings in mood and spectacle with lively music and noise. It observes that many celebrants cannot distinguish a funeral procession from a wedding until near enough to spot a casket or wedding throne.
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Collier's Weekly
How Waterspouts Vary in Height and Number
The passage notes waterspouts may form singly or in clusters, with heights ranging from under 200 feet to about 5000 feet, and occasionally the highest spouts have been reported off southern Australia. Most spouts stay under half a mile tall.
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Australia
Nature of Astigmatism Examined
The article explains astigmatism as a condition causing eyestrain from light rays not properly focusing on the retina due to irregular curvature of the eye. It outlines how corrective lenses help the eye focus and reduce strain.
Best Graphite in Ceylon
The article touts Ceylon as home to the best graphite qualities with superior purity and performance compared with other sources. It highlights the growing reputation of Ceylon graphite among buyers and manufacturers.
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Ceylon
Aurel ia Consolidated School Notes First Grade
School notes detail first grade reading pace among the Bluebirds Bluejays and Robins plus Christmas decor and greeting folders. Second through senior grades cover spelling honors, science topics like water forms and cotton, math drills, art projects, and class projects across subjects with holiday activities and year-end standings.
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Bluebirds
Bluejays
Belindy
Joann Deyloff
Roger Glawe
Lloyd Hermanson
Bill Jackson
Mildred Paulson
Betty Phillips
Laurine Zwick
Santa Claus
London’s contrasts between age and youth in place names
The article notes London blends ancient pageantry with modern life. It highlights Hatton Garden and Covent Garden on the outskirts and speaks of curiously named lanes such as Love Lane Ivy Lane Water Lane and Maiden Lane in the core financial district.
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Lustice Peive
London
Hatton Garden
Covent Garden
Financial District
Love Lane
Ivy Lane
Water Lane
Maiden Lane
Slow Pulse as Health Indicator in Life Records
A cautious note on pulse rate. A pulse around 60 is seen as a traditional life expectancy sign, while rates much slower or faster may signal health concerns. The text discusses familial tendencies linking pulse rate to longevity.
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