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The supraorbital torus, also known as the brow ridge, is a bony ridge located above the eye sockets in the skull of many primates, including humans. This protruding structure helps protect the eyes and supports the weaker bones of the face. Its size and prominence can vary greatly among different species and may even be absent in certain individuals.

of a mean spirit; cowardly; base

pinnate-leaved palms of the genus Elaeis having dense clusters of crowded flowers and bright red fruit and yielding high quality palm oils

common European skate used as food

A brigade is a major tactical military formation that typically comprises three to six battalions plus supporting elements. It is roughly equivalent to an enlarged or reinforced regiment. Two or more brigades may constitute a division.
Brigades formed into divisions are usually infantry or armored (sometimes referred to as combined arms brigades). In addition to combat units, they may include combat support units or sub-units, such as artillery and engineers, and logistic units. Historically, such brigades have sometimes been called brigade-groups. On operations, a brigade may comprise both organic elements and attached elements, including some temporarily attached for a specific task.
Brigades may also be specialized and comprise battalions of a single branch, for example cavalry, mechanized, armored, artillery, air defence, aviation, engineers, signals or logistic. Some brigades are classified as independent or separate and operate independently from the traditional division structure. The typical NATO standard brigade consists of approximately 5,000 troops. However, in Switzerland and Austria, the numbers could start as high as 10,000 troops. The Soviet Union, its forerunners and successors, mostly use regiment instead of brigade, and this was common in much of Europe until after World War II.
A brigades commander is commonly a major general, brigadier general, brigadier or colonel. In some armies, the commander is rated as a general officer. The brigade commander has a self-contained headquarters and staff. The principal staff officer, usually a lieutenant colonel or colonel, may be designated chief of staff. Until the late 20th century British and similar armies called the position brigade-major’ and most British brigades have a major as the chief of staff. Some brigades may also have a deputy commander. The headquarters has a nucleus of staff officers and support (clerks, assistants and drivers) that can vary in size depending on the type of brigade. On operations, additional specialist elements may be attached. The headquarters will usually have its own communications unit.

In some gendarmerie forces, brigades are the basic-level organizational unit.

Handed refers to the dominance or preference of one hand over the other for performing most tasks or activities. It can also refer to the direction, orientation, chirality, or rotation of an object, especially when its asymmetrical.

Property to which the state or other public organizations do not have exclusive property rights.

an instrument used to examine inside the nose

The Spanish language employs a wide range of swear words that vary between Spanish speaking nations and in regions and subcultures of each nation. Idiomatic expressions, particularly profanity, are not always directly translatable into other languages, and so most of the English translations offered in this article are very rough and most likely do not reflect the full meaning of the expression they intend to translate.

music, in general; a concert; also, a company of musicians; a band

Impotency refers to the inability or incapability of an individual, often a male, to achieve or maintain an erection or to engage in sexual intercourse. However, it can also be applicable in a broad sense to refer to a lack of power, strength, or the inability to perform a particular task or function effectively.

beat through cleverness and wit

highly flammable nitrocellulose used in making collodion and plastics and lacquers

in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism

Caused by a virus.

A company that sells records.

a significant event in your life (or in a project)

Verb form of the word train.

resembling an abyss in depth; so deep as to be unmeasurable

genus of medium to large Malaysian trees yielding gutta-percha