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a bed of shale over the seam

Pydna (in Greek: Πύδνα, older transliteration: Pýdna) was a Greek city in ancient Macedon, the most important in Pieria. Modern Pydna is a small town and a former municipality in the northeastern part of Pieria regional unit, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Pydna-Kolindros, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 105.059 km2, the community 41.334 km2. Pydna is situated in fertile land close to the Thermaic Gulf coast. The main village of the former municipality is Kitros. It lies 6 km north of Korinos, 8 km south of Methoni and 13 km northeast of Katerini. Motorway 1 and the Piraeus–Platy railway (nearest station at Korinos) pass east of the village.

represented as greater than is true or reasonable

evergreen shrub of the Pacific coast of the United States having showy yellow or blue flowers; naturalized in Australia

Acetate rayon is a type of synthetic fiber derived from cellulose or wood pulp and produced by the process of acetylating. It is known for its high luster, luxurious feel, rich colors, and excellent draping quality. It is often used in the production of clothing items, home furnishings, and industrial materials. It is also referred to as cellulose acetate or simply as acetate.

a muscle that serves to lift some body part (as the eyelid or lip)

presently existing

In an ostentatiously self-confident manner.

not of such character as to arouse intense interest, curiosity, or emotional reaction

short-stemmed violet of eastern North America having fragrant purple-veined white flowers

small genus of Eurasian herbs: goats rue

weak and likely to lose consciousness

A thermonuclear bomb is a weapon of mass destruction that generates explosive energy through the nuclear fusion of hydrogen isotopes. This process involves the fusion of light atomic nuclei, typically isotopes of hydrogen like deuterium and tritium, subjected under extremely high temperatures, in the millions of degrees, to initiate the fusion reaction. Such a bomb is also known as a hydrogen bomb or an H-bomb, and it is hundreds of times more powerful than an atomic bomb. It was first developed and tested in the mid-20th century.

Run aground refers to when a ship or submarine hits the sea bottom or land under the water, causing it to become stuck and unable to move. This can occur if the vessel strays out of a deep water channel or due to low tide, navigational errors or mechanical failure.

tennis played on a grass court

37 is a natural number that follows 36 and precedes 38. It is a prime number (the 12th prime number, in fact), meaning it has no divisors other than 1 and itself. It is also an odd number, as it cannot be exactly divided by 2. In Roman Numerals, 37 is written as XXXVII.

Gin is a type of distilled alcoholic spirit characterized by its flavor derived predominantly from juniper berries. Originating from the Netherlands and reaching popularity in Great Britain, gin is typically made from grain mash like barley or corn which is then redistilled with botanicals, primarily juniper. Its often used as a base for cocktails but can also be consumed on its own. It, in most contexts, is a pronoun used to refer to a thing previously mentioned or easily identified. However, if it is referred to along with gin (as in gin and it), it could be signifying a combination of gin and something else, usually a mixer or another ingredient. The exact meaning depends on the context in which its used.

pertaining to, or characteristic of, the lion; as, a leonine look; leonine rapacity

a mountain peak in central Washington; highest peak in the Cascade Range; (14,410 feet high)

lively attentiveness