1974 introductions

standard code for names of countries, dependent territories, special areas of geographical interest, and their main subdivisions

radiation with a blackbody spectrum radiated from an event horizon

Carfentanil or carfentanyl, formerly sold under the brand name Wildnil, is an extremely potent opioid analgesic used in veterinary medicine to anesthetize large animals such as elephants and rhinoceroses. It is a structural analogue of the synthetic opioid analgesic fentanyl. It is typically administered in this context by tranquilizer dart. Carfentanil has also been used in humans to image opioid receptors. It has additionally been used as a recreational drug, typically by injection, insufflation, or inhalation. Deaths have been reported in association with carfentanil.

social phenomenon in which a group of people collectively decide on a course of action that is counter to the preferences of many or all of the individuals in the group

Sutton SignWriting, or simply SignWriting, is a writing system for sign languages. It can be used to write any sign language, including American Sign Language, Brazilian Sign Language, Tunisian Sign Language, and many others.

surgical graft procedure where the ulnar collateral ligament in the medial elbow is replaced

Counter-economics is an economic theory and revolutionary method consisting of direct action carried out through the black market or the gray market. As a term, it was originally used by American libertarian activists and theorists Samuel Edward Konkin III and J. Neil Schulman. The former defined it as the study or practice "of all peaceful human action which is forbidden by the State".

effect where episodic memories become less accurate because of post-event information

dedicated Pong home console

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experimental local area network

thought experiment critiquing utilitarianism