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  2. Coupon collector's problem - Wikipedia

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    In probability theory, the coupon collector's problem refers to mathematical analysis of "collect all coupons and win" contests. It asks the following question: if each box of a given product (e.g., breakfast cereals) contains a coupon, and there are n different types of coupons, what is the probability that more than t boxes need to be bought ...

  3. Vector graphics - Wikipedia

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    Vector graphics are a form of computer graphics in which visual images are created directly from geometric shapes defined on a Cartesian plane, such as points, lines, curves and polygons. The associated mechanisms may include vector display and printing hardware, vector data models and file formats, as well as the software based on these data ...

  4. Shaped charge - Wikipedia

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    A shaped charge is an explosive charge shaped to focus the effect of the explosive's energy. Different types of shaped charges are used for various purposes such as cutting and forming metal, initiating nuclear weapons, penetrating armor, or perforating wells in the oil and gas industry . A typical modern shaped charge, with a metal liner on ...

  5. Tetris - Wikipedia

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    Genre (s) Puzzle. tile-matching. Mode (s) Single-player. multiplayer. Tetris (Russian: Тетрис [a]) is a puzzle video game created in 1985 by Alexey Pajitnov, a Soviet software engineer. [1] It has been published by several companies on more than 65 platforms, setting a Guinness world record for the most ported game.

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    Well, we've been digging through Amazon's deals and uncovered a breezy button-down: the Astylish Button-Down Top. It comes in dozens of colors and patterns, and right now, it's on sale for as low ...

  7. Your life on an installment plan: 'Buy now, pay later ... - AOL

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    In a survey by The Motley Fool, an investing advice company, just 35% of adults said last year that they’d used a BNPL loan at least once, down sharply from 50% in 2022 and 56% in 2021.

  8. Yahoo Finance Chartbook: 50 charts tell the story about ... - AOL

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    Yahoo Finance's graphics team, led by Adriana Belmonte, David Foster, and Brent Sanchez, helped turn screenshots and Wall Street shorthand into a visual presentation that feels light and modern.

  9. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - Wikipedia

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    This article may require copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone, or spelling. You can assist by editing it. (June 2024) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Medical condition Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder People with ADHD struggle more than others to sustain their attention on some tasks (such as schoolwork), but may maintain an unusually intense level of attention ...