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Japan tallow is a substance obtained from the seeds of the Japanese sumac, Rhus succedanea, or the wax tree. It is a type of vegetable fat or wax that is traditionally used in Japan for making candles, soap, and other materials.

Niff is a British slang term mainly used to describe an unpleasant smell. It is also sometimes used as a verb, meaning to stink or to smell bad. The term is informal and not commonly used in formal or academic writing.

The family Fistulinaceae is a family of fungi in the order Agaricales, which is characterized by having their spores directly exposed to the environment, rather than being enclosed in a sac. Members of this family are primarily saprotrophic, helping in the decomposition of organic matter.

They are known for their tubular or pipe-like structures that form their fruiting bodies. The fruiting body, or basidiocarp, is the spore-producing structure of the fungus, much like the fruit of a plant. In fact, fistulinaceae literally translates to little pipe.

The exact taxonomic placement and number of species within the family Fistulinaceae can differ slightly depending on the source, as classifications can change with new research. However, in general, it is agreed that Fistulina hepatica, also known as beefsteak fungus, is a typical species of this family.

The term redistribution is used in Australia to mean a redrawing of electoral boundaries. It is equivalent to the term redistricting in the United States.
In the House of Representatives each State and Territory is divided into electoral divisions. The number of these divisions is determined by population. To ensure equal representation, the boundaries of these divisions have to be redrawn or redistributed periodically. A redistribution of the geographic boundaries of these divisions takes place at least once every seven years to make sure that there is, as near as practicable, the same number of electors in each division within a State/Territory.
In deciding where the boundaries should be drawn, many factors are taken into consideration by the AEC.
A redistribution is necessary in three circumstances: when the number of parliamentary representatives to which a State or Territory is entitled has changed; the number of electors in more than one third of the divisions in a State or one of the divisions in the ACT or Northern Territory deviates from the average divisional enrolment by over 10% for a period of more than two months; or a period of 7 years has elapsed since the previous redistribution. However, a redistribution is postponed if it would begin within one year of the expiration of the House of Representatives to help prevent a general election from occurring during a redistribution.

Red Bordeaux is a type of red wine produced in the Bordeaux region of France. It is typically a blend of different grape varietals, primarily Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, but can also include Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. The specific blend can vary widely depending on the wine producer, but it often consists of a majority of Merlot. Red Bordeaux wines are known for their rich flavor profile that can include notes of black currant, plum, graphite, and cedar, and they can age well over many years.

A lateral condyle is a rounded, protruding part of a bone, typically found at the end or near a joint, situated on the outer side or lateral aspect of a long bone in the limb. It usually facilitates articulation with another bone. Examples of a lateral condyle can be found in the knee joint (on the femur and tibia) and on the humerus in the elbow joint.

In metalworking, casting involves pouring liquid metal into a mold, which contains a hollow cavity of the desired shape, and then allowing it to cool and solidify. The solidified part is also known as a casting, which is ejected or broken out of the mold to complete the process. Casting is most often used for making complex shapes that would be difficult or uneconomical to make by other methods.
Casting processes have been known for thousands of years, and widely used for sculpture, especially in bronze, jewellery in precious metals, and weapons and tools. Traditional techniques include lost-wax casting, plaster mold casting and sand casting.
The modern casting process is subdivided into two main categories: expendable and non-expendable casting. It is further broken down by the mold material, such as sand or metal, and pouring method, such as gravity, vacuum, or low pressure.

CXXV is the Roman numeral representation for the number 125.

Mitella pentandra is a species of flowering plant in the Saxifragaceae family. It is a perennial herb native to North America, specifically in the states of Oregon and California. The plant is characterized by its somewhat bell-shaped flowers, each petal divided into three narrow lobes, and it generally grows in wet habitats including streambanks and seeps. Its common name is five-stamen miterwort.

Lyonia mariana, commonly known as the Piedmont staggerbush, is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is native to North America, where it grows in acidic woods, pine flatwoods, and sandhills. Its an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 1 meter high, with oval or elliptical leaves and small, bell-shaped white or pink-tinged flowers that bloom in late spring. Its fruit is a dry capsule that contains numerous small seeds.

Bulimarexia, also known as Bulimia nervosa, is an eating disorder characterized by a cycle of binge eating followed by extreme behaviors to prevent weight gain such as self-induced vomiting, excessive use of laxatives or diuretics, fasting or overexercising. It is often associated with a distorted body image and mental health issues like anxiety and depression.