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≡ 0.453 592 37 kg = 7000 grains ≡ 0.453 592 37 kg: pound (metric) ≡ 500 g = 500 g pound (troy) lb t ≡ 5760 grains = 0.373 241 7216 kg: quarter (imperial) ≡ 1 ⁄ 4 long cwt = 2 st = 28 lb av = 12.700 586 36 kg: quarter (informal) ≡ 1 ⁄ 4 short ton = 226.796 185 kg: quarter, long (informal) ≡ 1 ⁄ 4 long ton = 254.011 7272 kg ...
In light-water reactors, 1 kg of natural uranium – following a corresponding enrichment and used for power generation– is equivalent to the energy content of nearly 10,000 kg of mineral oil or 14,000 kg of coal. [16] Comparatively, coal, gas, and petroleum are the current primary energy sources in the U.S. [17] but have a much lower energy ...
The teaspoon, tablespoon, and cup are defined in terms of a fluid ounce as 1 ⁄ 6, 1 ⁄ 2, and 8 fluid ounces respectively. The fluid ounce derives its name originally from being the volume of one ounce avoirdupois of water, [21] but in the US it is defined as 1 ⁄ 128 of a US gallon. Consequently, a fluid ounce of water weighs about 1.041 ...
By 1989, there were 46 Starbucks stores located across the Pacific Northwest and Midwest, and the company was roasting more than 2,000,000 pounds (907,185 kg) of coffee annually. 1990s In June 1992, at the time of its initial public offering , Starbucks had 140 outlets, with revenue of US$73.5 million, up from US$1.3 million in 1987.
Achelous is also mythologicaly linked with Dionysus and wine, through his connection with Deianeira, and her father Oeneus. [56] There are various stories involving Oeneus (whose name means "Wine-man") Dionysus, and the origins of wine. [57] According to Apollodorus, Oeneus was the first mortal given the grape vine by Dionysus. [58]
Evidence for the presence of Paleo-Indians in the Melbourne area during the late Pleistocene epoch was uncovered during the 1920s. C. P. Singleton, a Harvard University zoologist, discovered the bones of a mammoth (Mammuthus columbi) on his property along Crane Creek, 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from Melbourne, and brought in Amherst College paleontologist Frederick B. Loomis to excavate the skeleton.
In 2010, Turkey had the highest per capita consumption in the world at 2.7 kg. [115] As of 2013, the per-capita consumption of Turkish tea exceeds 10 cups per day and 13.8 kg per year. [116] Tea is grown mostly in Rize Province on the Black Sea coast. [117] South Indian woman preparing a cup of morning tea in the traditional South Indian way
Chauncey Ray Billups (born September 25, 1976) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is the head coach for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).