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  2. Indianapolis 500 traditions - Wikipedia

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    Carb Day: The final practice session before the race, currently held on the Friday before race day, is called "Carburetion Day" (shortened to "Carb Day" since 2000). The name originally came from the fact that it was the final session where teams could tune their carburetors in conditions similar to those that might be encountered on race day.

  3. United States Department of Veterans Affairs emblems for ...

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    The VA only permits graphics on government-furnished headstones or markers that are approved emblems of belief, the Civil War Union Shield (including those who served in the U.S. military through the Spanish–American War), the Civil War Confederate Southern Cross of Honor, and the Medal of Honor insignia.

  4. Hood ornament - Wikipedia

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    A hood ornament (or bonnet ornament or bonnet mascot in Commonwealth English), also called a motor mascot or car mascot, is a specially crafted model that symbolizes a car company, like a badge, located on the front center portion of the hood. It has been used as an adornment nearly since the inception of automobiles. [2]

  5. Car-free days - Wikipedia

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    22 October 2007. Car Free Day in Jakarta, Indonesia, organized by Jakarta municipal government. The Car Free Day closed Jakarta's main avenues such as Jalan Thamrin and Jalan Sudirman from cars, and invited locals to have their sports and activities on the street. [17] Since then, Car Free Day has become a weekly event in Jakarta, held on every ...

  6. No Car Day - Wikipedia

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    Beijing, the capital of China, had cars on the road as if it was a normal day. [3] There were even some roads that weren't going along with no car day. [3] During the span of no car day citizens Side by side pictures of Beijing, China. One with smog and the other without. were encouraged to walk, take public transit or ride a bike. [4]

  7. Radiator (engine cooling) - Wikipedia

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    The size of the radiator (and thus its cooling capacity) is chosen such that it can keep the engine at the design temperature under the most extreme conditions a vehicle is likely to encounter (such as climbing a mountain whilst fully loaded on a hot day). Airflow speed through a radiator is a major influence on the heat it dissipates.

  8. Collector Car Appreciation Day - Wikipedia

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    Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD) is an annual celebration to raise awareness of the role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. The day was first recognized on July 9, 2010, due, in part, to U.S. Senate resolution S. Res 513, sponsored by Senators Jon Tester (D-MT) and Richard Burr (R-NC).

  9. Memorial Acclamation - Wikipedia

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    The Memorial Acclamation is an acclamation sung or recited by the people after the institution narrative of the Eucharist. [1] They were common in ancient eastern liturgies [ 1 ] and have more recently been introduced into Roman Catholic , Anglican , Lutheran , and Methodist liturgies.