(Encyclopedia) corundumcorundumkərŭnˈdəm [key], mineral, aluminum oxide, Al2O3. The clear varieties are used as gems and the opaque as abrasive materials. Corundum occurs in crystals of the hexagonal…
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NumberPercentTotal population48,080100.0SEX AND AGEMale23,52548.9Female24,55551.1Under 5 years3,5687.45 to 9 years3,8618.010 to 14 years4,2408.815 to 19 years3,9278.220 to 24 years2,7735.825 to…
NumberPercentEMPLOYMENT STATUSPopulation 16 years and over35,542100.0In labor force27,20976.6Civilian labor force27,14976.4Employed26,27673.9Unemployed8732.5Percent of civilian labor force3.2(X…
NumberPercentTotal housing units17,793100.0UNITS IN STRUCTURE1-unit, detached13,45875.61-unit, attached9745.52 units9145.13 or 4 units9655.45 to 9 units7104.010 to 19 units3211.820 or more…
NumberPercentSCHOOL ENROLLMENTPopulation 3 years and over enrolled in school13,915100.0Nursery school, preschool1,0297.4Kindergarten7095.1Elementary school (grades 1-8)6,50046.7High school (…
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(The). The wheatear, not the kingfisher. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Sea DeitiesSea A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W…
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(Encyclopedia) Bunyan, Paul, legendary American lumberjack. He was the hero of a series of “tall tales” popular through the timber country from Michigan westward. Bunyan was known for his fantastic…
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