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List of Middle-earth wars and battles — J. R. R. Tolkien s Middle earth fantasy writings include many wars and battles set in the lands of Aman, Beleriand, Númenor, and Middle earth. These are related in his various books such as The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and The… … Wikipedia
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Compressed earth block — Building a CEB project in Midland, Texas in August 2006 Compressed Earth Block often referred to simply as CEB, is a type of manufactured construction material formed in a mechanical press that forms an appropriate mix of dirt, non expansive clay … Wikipedia
Spaceship Earth (Epcot) — Infobox Disney ride name= Spaceship Earth park=Epcot land=Future World designer=WED Enterprises manufacturer=WED Enterprises type=Dark ride host=Judi Dench music=Bruce Broughton control system= propulsion= soft opened= opened=October 1, 1982… … Wikipedia
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