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In the barrel chamber, fluting refers to gas relief flutes/grooves used to ease the extraction of cartridges. They may also come in annular and helical forms. [5] Notable firearms using fluted chambers are the roller-delayed blowback Heckler & Koch G3 and lever-delayed blowback FAMAS and AA-52.
Bridgeville, California (population 25) was the first town to be sold on eBay in 2002, and has been up for sale three times since. [1] In January 2003, Thatch Cay, the last privately held and undeveloped U.S. Virgin Island, was listed for auction by Idealight International. The minimum bid was US$3 million and the sale closed January 16, 2003. [2]
eBay office in Toronto, Canada. eBay Inc. (/ ˈ iː b eɪ / EE-bay, often stylized as ebay or Ebay) is an American multinational e-commerce company based in San Jose, California, that allows users to buy or view items via retail sales through online marketplaces and websites in 190 markets worldwide.
Classic roll rim tubs, also called roll top tubs or flat rim tubs as seen in the picture at the top of this page. Slipper tubs , generally known as slipper baths in the UK, [ 2 ] where one end is raised and sloped creating a more comfortable lounging position.
Founded in 1837, Tiffany & Co. is an established brand of luxury goods with high-end quality, including jewelry, watches, and home items. [6] [7]: 463, 471–472 Created in New York City by Charles Lewis Tiffany, [8] Tiffany is "renowned for its rare and magnificent diamonds" [8] its "style is defined by groundbreaking designs and glamorous collections."
Fluted columns are common in the tradition of classical architecture but were not invented by the ancient Greeks, but rather passed down or learned from the Mycenaeans or the Egyptians. [ 2 ] Especially in stone architecture, fluting distinguishes the column shafts and pilasters visually from plain masonry walls behind. [ 3 ]
A through groove (left) and a stopped groove. In joinery, a groove is a slot or trench cut into a member which runs parallel to the grain. A groove is thus differentiated from a dado, which runs across the grain. [1] Grooves are used for a range of purposes in cabinet making and other woodworking fields.
Sole markings were first recognized in the Devonian rocks of New York State by James Hall in 1843. [4] Originally, the features found on the undersides of beds were called hieroglyphs, fucoids, and bio hieroglyphs, because of their structure and how they were thought to be created; however, the term sole mark is used by geologists at present.