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... objects recently discovered in the sky , namely " hot " galaxies , quasars and pulsars . The quasars , in particular , are compact objects of such extraordinary energy that existing laws of physics seem scarcely able to account for them ...
... objects recently discovered in the sky , namely " hot " galaxies , quasars and pulsars . The quasars , in particular , are compact objects of such extraordinary energy that existing laws of physics seem scarcely able to account for them ...
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... objects classified by the materials and the methods used to produce or decorate them . Articles referred to give separate treatment to such arts as pottery , glasswork , metalwork , floral decoration , basketry , enamelwork , and ...
... objects classified by the materials and the methods used to produce or decorate them . Articles referred to give separate treatment to such arts as pottery , glasswork , metalwork , floral decoration , basketry , enamelwork , and ...
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... objects or forces viewed as mani- festations or bearers of the sacred , the outline covers the wor- ship and veneration of cosmic powers or forces ; the worship or veneration of celestial and terrestrial objects , forces , and dimen ...
... objects or forces viewed as mani- festations or bearers of the sacred , the outline covers the wor- ship and veneration of cosmic powers or forces ; the worship or veneration of celestial and terrestrial objects , forces , and dimen ...
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