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Wild cat - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Wild cats were common in the European Pleistocene era; when the ice vanished, they became adapted to a life in dense forests. The African wild cat is believed to be the ancestor of the domestic cat, since it is tamer than the European wild cats and active at night. The European wild cat (Felis silvestris silvestris) inhabits forests of Western, Central and Eastern Europe, as well as in Scotland and Turkey; it is not found in Scandinavia, Iceland, England, Wales, and Ireland. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wild_cat   (770 words)

Liquorice - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Liquorice extract is produced by boiling liquorice root and subsequently evaporating most of the water (in fact, the word 'liquorice' is derived from the Ancient Greek words for 'sweet root'). The liquorice plant is a legume related to beans and peas and native to southern Europe and parts of Asia. Powdered liquorice root is an effective cough remedy (expectorant), and has been used for this purpose since ancient times, especially in ayurvedic medicine where it is also used in tooth powders. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Liquorice   (770 words)

Pointer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Pointer arithmetic is unrestricted; adding or subtracting from a pointer moves it by a multiple of the size of the datatype it points to. Pointer arithmetic is unrestricted; adding or subtracting from a pointer moves it by that number of bytes in either direction, but using the Inc or Dec standard procedures on it moves it by the size of the datatype it is declared to point to. Pointers are so commonly used as references that sometimes people use the word "pointer" to refer to references in general; however, if you are seeking general information on a small piece of data used to find an object, see reference (computer science). en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pointer   (770 words)

Haggis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia However a haggis can easily be caught by running around the hill in the opposite direction." (see Wild Haggis) Surprisingly, this humorous myth is believed by many tourists, and thus they are shocked — and possibly disappointed — to hear the truth. Haggis is also used in a sport called haggis hurling, throwing a haggis as far as possible. Haggis is traditionally served with the Burns supper on January 25th, when Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns, is commemorated. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Haggis   (1208 words)

Wild Hunt - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Wild Hunt is known from post-medieval folklore of Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and to a lesser extent Norway. This particular Wild Hunt was banished by the intervention of the monks of the monastery and the local nobility. From the 12th century, there are testimonies from England: In the Peterborough Chronicle, the chronicler attests the Wild Hunt's appearance at the appointment of a disastrous abbot for the monastery. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wild_Hunt   (957 words)

Cat - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The wild cat, ancestor of the domestic cat, is believed to have evolved in a desert climate, as evident in the behavior common to both the domestic and wild forms. Cats of mixed ancestry are referred to as domestic longhairs and domestic shorthairs or commonly as random-bred, moggies, mongrels, mutt-cats or alley cats. She was depicted as a cat or in human form with the head of a cat, often holding the sacred rattle known as the sistrum. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cat   (8529 words)

Wild Gunman - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia An '80s Wild Gunman arcade cabinet makes a cameo appearance in the movie Back to the Future Part II where it is dismissed as a "baby's toy" by children of 2015, because "you have to use your hands". A image of a Wild West gunslinger was projected onto the screen and when his eyes flashed, the player needed to draw and shoot. Front and Back side of the flyer of the original 1974 Wild Gunman movie game (from Arcade Flyer Archive) as well as two pictures #1and #2 of this version (from a AOL member homepage). en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wild_Gunman   (318 words)

Wild carrot - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Wild carrot is introduced and naturalised in North America, where it is often known as "Queen Anne's lace". Like the cultivated carrot, the wild carrot root is edible while young, but quickly becomes too woody to consume. Very similar in appearance to the deadly poison hemlock, it is distinguished by a mix of bi-pinnate and tri-pinnate leaves, fine hairs on its stems and leaves, a root that smells like carrots, and occasionally a single dark red flower in its center. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wild_carrot   (279 words)

Rose - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Rose perfumes are made from attar of roses or rose oil, which is a mixture of volatile essential oils obtained by steam-distilling the crushed petals of roses. The roses have significant value and interest for those growing roses in tropical and semi-tropical regions, since they are highly resistant to both nematode damage and the fungal diseases that plague rose culture in hot, humid areas, and capable of blooming in hot and humid weather. The rose was sacred to a number of goddesses, and is often used as a symbol of the Virgin Mary. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wild_rose   (1960 words)

Wild rice - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Texas wild rice is in danger of extinction due to loss of suitable habitat in its limited range and pollution. Although wild rice is not a form of true rice, the two genera are closely related, sharing the tribe Oryzeae. Canadian wild rice is usually harvested from natural bodies of water; the province of Saskatchewan is the largest producer in Canada. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wild_rice   (683 words)

Boar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) is the wild ancestor of the domesticated pig. The wild boar was a symbol of Richard III of England. Wild boars are hunted both for their meat, considered a delicacy, and to mitigate the damage they cause to crops and forests. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Boar   (853 words)

Wild card (poker) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The common rule in casinos is that a wild card plays as a bug, which is given the rank of ace unless designating it as a different card would complete a straight, flush, or straight flush. Wild Card Poker Paradox - curiouser.co.uk This pages explains the paradox that arises in the ranking of hands when wild cards are introduced to poker. There is a tendency among some players to regard wild cards as "impure" or treat wild card games as silly or amateurish. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wild_card_(poker)   (549 words)

Wild type - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia In biology, a wild type is one of the major genotypes of a species that occur in nature by evolution, in contrast to induced mutations or artificial cross-breeding. Wild type is also used for single genes (wild type alleles) (as opposed to induced mutant alleles). Whereas a mutant allele is designated as a "mutant" allele. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wild_type   (81 words)

Michelle Wild - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Michelle Wild (born Katalin Vad January 16, 1980 in Sátoraljaújhely, Hungary) is an erotic actress who worked mainly for Private Media Group (international) and LUXx Video (Hungary). The film featured snippets of Wild speaking about her desires, interspersed with scenes from her previous films. Michelle Wild at the Internet Adult Film Database en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Michelle_Wild   (316 words)

Wild Strawberries (movie) -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article "The Wild Strawberry Patch") is a 1957 (Photographic material consisting of a base of celluloid covered with a photographic emulsion; used to make negatives or transparencies) film written and directed by (Swedish film director who used heavy symbolism and explored the psychology of the characters (born 1918)) Ingmar Bergman. Ingmar Bergman wrote the (A script for a film including dialogue and descriptions of characters and sets) screenplay for Wild Strawberries while he was in (A health facility where patients receive treatment) hospital. Woody Allen is a well-known fan of Bergman's films and many consider Deconstructing Harry as his personal (Respectful deference) homage to Wild Strawberries. www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/w/wi/wild_strawberries_(movie).htm   (310 words)

RADISH - LoveToKnow Article on RADISH Some varieties of the wild radish, R. Rap/zanistrum, however, met with on the Mediterranean coasts, come so near to it as to suggest that it may possibly be a cultivated race of the same species. The winter radishes, which grow to a large size, should be sown in the beginning of July and in August, in drills from 6 to 9 in. Radishes, like other fleshy roots, are attacked by insects, the most dangerous being the larvae of several species of fly, especially the radish fly (Anthomyia radicum). 5.1911encyclopedia.org /R/RA/RADISH.htm   (310 words)

Buckwheat - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Buckwheat is sometimes used as a green manure, as a plant for erosion control, or as wildlife cover and feed. Buckwheat is most likely descended from wild buckwheat, though it does not share its vine-like growth habit. The name 'buckwheat' or "beech wheat" comes from its triangular seeds, which resemble the much larger seeds of the beech nut from the beech tree, and the fact that it is used like wheat. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Buckwheat   (725 words)

Wild Weasel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Wild Weasel is a semi-official nickname for aircraft of the United States Air Force tasked with the Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (or SEAD) mission. Wild Weasel tactics were originally devised during the Vietnam War as a method of finding and destroying North Vietnamese SAM sites, using a two-seat version of the F-100 Super Sabre. They were replaced by 1966 with the F-105G Thunderchief, which is probably the best known Wild Weasel type. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wild_Weasel   (155 words)

Wild Turkey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The range and numbers of the Wild Turkey had decreased at the beginning of the 20th century due to hunting and loss of habitat. As the Wild Turkey's numbers rebounded in the 1980s and 1990s, hunting was legalized in 49 US states, excluding Alaska. There are subtle difference in the coloration of the differemnt sub-species of wild turkeys. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wild_Turkey   (578 words)

Turkey (bird) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Wild turkey track, Georgetown, SC Several other birds which are sometimes called "turkeys" are not particularly closely related: the Australian brush-turkey is a megapode, and the bird sometimes known as the "Australian turkey" is in fact the Australian bustard, a gruiform. In particular, the chest tuft of domestic turkeys is a clear indicator of descent from the Wild Turkey, as the Ocellated Turkey does not have this tuft. The species are the North American Wild Turkey (M. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Turkey_(bird)   (651 words)

Info and facts on 'Wild thyme' Wild Thyme (Thymus serpyllum) is a species of thyme (Any of various mints of the genus Thymus) native to most of Europe (The 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use `Europe' to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles). The flower (A plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms) s are pink-purple, strongly scented, 4-6 mm long, produced in clusters of several together. It is an important nectar source (additional info and facts about nectar source) plant for honeybee (Social bee often domesticated for the honey it produces) s. www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/w/wi/wild_thyme.htm   (156 words)

Wild pitch - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia As with many baseball statistics, whether a pitch that gets away from a catcher is a passed ball or wild pitch is at the discretion of the official scorer. In baseball, a wild pitch (WP) is charged to a pitcher when a pitch is too high, too low, or too wide of home plate for the catcher to field capably, thereby allowing one or more runners to advance or to score. A wild pitch is not scored as an error. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wild_pitch   (234 words)

Pig - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The distinction between wild and domestic animals is slight, and domestic pigs have become feral in many parts of the world (for example, Pigs are omnivores, making them easy to raise: on a small farm or in a large household they can be fed kitchen scraps as part or all of their diet. Pigs have an excellent sense of smell, in many European countries they are used in the hunting of truffles as they are said to smell like the genitalia of a boar. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pig   (234 words)

Padraic Colum Collection at Bartleby.com His verse includes Wild Earth (1907), The Story of Lowry Maen (1937), and Collected Poems (1953). He was active in the Irish literary renaissance and helped to found the Abbey Theatre. www.bartleby.com /people/Colum-Pa.html   (234 words)

Paul Wild - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Paul Wild of Switzerland, who discovered numerous comets and asteroids. John Paul Wild (born May 17, 1923) of Australia, specialized in radio astronomy. There are various people named Paul Wild, including two astronomers: en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Paul_Wild   (106 words)

Carrot - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The familiar wild plant wild carrot, occasionally known as "Queen Anne's lace", is a relative of the garden carrot; garden carrots that run to seed soon revert to their wild prototype, with a forking carroty-smelling, edible root that quickly becomes too woody and bitter to eat. Carrots are often eaten raw, whole shaved into salads for colour, and are often cooked in soups and stews. The carrot is a root vegetable, typically orange or white in colour with a woody texture. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Carrot   (876 words)

AllRefer.com - rye, in botany, Plant (Plants) - Encyclopedia Wild rye and lyme grass are names for several grasses of the genus Elymus, some of which are occasionally planted as ornamentals or used for binding sand. Today rye is used mostly as a stock feed (usually mixed with other grains), for hay and pasturage, for green manure, and as a cover crop. Ergot is a fungus disease of rye; the fungus is poisonous and may make the rye unsafe to use. reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/R/rye.html   (348 words)

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