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Avalokiteshvara is a bodhisattva associated with compassion as presented in Mahayana Buddhism. In Chinese Buddhism, Avalokiteshvara has evolved into the somewhat different female figure Guanyin. In Buddhism, a bodhisattva is an enlightened being who, out of compassion, forgoes nirvana in order to save others. Avalokiteshvara is often depicted in art with multiple heads and arms symbolizing his ability to perceive the suffering of all beings and to reach out in all directions to help them.

Crepe Marocain is a type of woven fabric that has a crinkled, slightly rough texture. It is typically made from silk or synthetic fibers, and is known for its lightweight, slightly sheer and drapable quality. This fabric is often used in the making of dresses, blouses, suits and evening wear. Due to its Moroccan origin, it is named Crepe Marocain.

Salisbury steak is a dish originating in the United States and made from a blend of ground beef and other ingredients and usually served with gravy or brown sauce. It is a version of Hamburg steak.

Herbert Christopher is a former professional American football player who played safety for four seasons for the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League.

A voltaic battery, also known as a galvanic battery, is a device that generates electrical energy through a chemical reaction called a redox reaction. It is composed of two or more different chemical substances or metals, known as electrodes, that are immersed in a conducting solution, called an electrolyte. When the battery is connected to a device, a chemical reaction takes place which allows electrical energy to flow from one electrode (the anode) to the other (the cathode), thereby powering the device.

Jay Cooke (August 10, 1821 – February 16, 1905) was an American financier who helped finance the Union war effort during the American Civil War and the postwar development of railroads in the northwestern United States. He is generally acknowledged as the first major investment banker in the United States and creator of the first wire house firm.