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  2. Phase-out of incandescent light bulbs - Wikipedia

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    The initial Europe wide ban only applied to general-purpose, non-directional incandescent bulbs, so did not affect any bulbs with reflective surfaces (e.g. spotlights and halogen down lighters) or special purpose bulbs including those used in devices such as household appliances, traffic lights, infrared lamps and automotive lighting. The sale ...

  3. Prostitution in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

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    Research published in 2015 indicated that there were approximately 72,800 sex workers in the UK; 88% were women, 6% men and 4% transgender men and women. [9] According to a 2009 study by TAMPEP, of all prostitutes in the UK, 41% were foreigners; however, in London this percentage was 80%. The total number of migrant prostitutes was ...

  4. Ray-Ban - Wikipedia

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    Ray-Ban is a brand of luxury sunglasses and eyeglasses created in 1936 by Bausch & Lomb. The brand is best known for its Wayfarer and Aviator lines of sunglasses. In 1999, Bausch & Lomb sold the brand to Italian eyewear conglomerate Luxottica Group for a reported $640 million.

  5. 1951 USAF resolution test chart - Wikipedia

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    A 1951 USAF resolution test chart is a microscopic optical resolution test device originally defined by the U.S. Air Force MIL-STD-150A standard of 1951. The design provides numerous small target shapes exhibiting a stepped assortment of precise spatial frequency specimens. It is widely used in optical engineering laboratory work to analyze and ...

  6. Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty - Wikipedia

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    The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty ( CTBT) is a multilateral treaty to ban nuclear weapons test explosions and any other nuclear explosions, for both civilian and military purposes, in all environments. It was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 10 September 1996, but has not entered into force, as eight specific nations ...

  7. Ray-Ban Meta - Wikipedia

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    Ray-Ban Meta is a range of smartglasses created by Meta Platforms and EssilorLuxottica. They include two cameras, open-ear speakers, a microphone, and touchpad built into the frame. [ 1 ] They are latest in a line of smartglasses released by major companies including Snap Inc and Google and are designed as one component of Facebook’s plans ...

  8. Nuclear weapons testing - Wikipedia

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    Nuclear test detection experiments are designed to improve the capabilities to detect, locate, and identify nuclear detonations, in particular, to monitor compliance with test-ban treaties. In the United States these tests are associated with Operation Vela Uniform before the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty stopped all nuclear testing among ...

  9. Product placement - Wikipedia

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    In a recognition test audiovisual was still remembered the best but audio placements were remembered second best and visual placements were remembered third best. [177] As indicated, the type of placement that is most effective seems to vary depending on task, but audiovisual placements seem to be often the most effective. [ 192 ]