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  2. Metrication in the United States - Wikipedia

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    The definitions of United States customary units, such as the foot and pound, have been based on metric units since then. The 1895 Constitution of Utah, in Article X, Section 11, originally mandated that: "The Metric System shall be taught in the public schools of the State." This section was repealed, effective July 1, 1987. [16] [17]

  3. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - Wikipedia

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    In contrast to other low-post specialists like Wilt Chamberlain or Shaquille O'Neal, he was a slender giant, standing 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m) tall while weighing around 240 to 250 lb (110 to 115 kg), although he bulked to 270 lb (120 kg) in 1986; [137] [163] in his early years, he used that frame for agility and speed while in later years he ...

  4. Ancient Egyptian units of measurement - Wikipedia

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    The rulers are also divided into hands [5] so that for example one foot is given as three hands and fifteen fingers and also as four palms and sixteen fingers. [6] [3] [7] [8] [9] [5] Cubit rod from the Turin Museum. Surveying and itinerant measurement were undertaken using rods, poles, and knotted cords of rope.

  5. Audi RS Q e-tron - Wikipedia

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    Height: 1,950 mm (76.8 in) Engine: Audi RC8 TFSI I4 (turbo petrol; generator only) 2,000 cubic centimetres (120 cu in) front mid mounted AWD: Torque: 600 pound force-feet (810 N⋅m) (combined) Electric motor: 3x Audi MGU05 permanent magnet (electric; 2-motors per axle and 1-motor for engine generator) Transmission

  6. Chevrolet Suburban - Wikipedia

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    Although the vehicle had a high GVWR of 11,000 lb (5,000 kg), it is intended to provide a larger payload but minimal towing capacity, as it primarily was intended for conversion to an armored transport. [103] The 2019 model year would be the last year for the K2-based Suburban HD; [103] chassis production ceased in August 2018. [104] [105]

  7. Boeing 757 - Wikipedia

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    The maximum take-off weight (MTOW) was set at 220,000 pounds (99,800 kg), [16] which was 10,000 pounds (4,540 kg) more than the 727. [17] The 757's higher thrust-to-weight ratio allowed it to take off from short runways and serve airports in hot and high conditions with higher ambient temperatures and thinner air, offering better takeoff ...

  8. Farmall H - Wikipedia

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    Styled by Raymond Loewy, [1] [2] it was one of International Harvester's "letter series", replacing the Farmall F-20.The H was rated for two 14-inch (36 cm) plows. [3]The H is equipped with a 4-cylinder in-line overhead valve with a 152-cubic-inch (2,490-cubic-centimetre) displacement and a 6-volt, positive ground electrical system with generator, (when so ordered or retrofitted).

  9. Operation Hardtack I - Wikipedia

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    Project 5.2 was designed to measure the radiation levels using film badges on different areas of the aircraft and on the pilot directly. Koa had the lowest average radiation measurements of the eight shots on this project, with aircraft 827 ranging from 0.01-0.02R and aircraft 831 reporting levels between 0.03-0.19R.