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CE5
Typical X-ray composite spectrum (intensity as a function of frequency)
X ray, invisible, highly penetrating electromagnetic radiation of much shorter wavelength (higher…
Born: Dec. 28, 1960Hockey D 12-time All-NHL 1st team; won Norris Trophy 5 times (1987-88,1990-91,94) with Boston; '96 All-Star Game MVP; all-time leader for points and assists by a defenseman; won…
Born: Oct. 14, 1873Track & Field won 10 gold medals (although 2 are not recognized by IOC) over 4 consecutive Olympics (1900,04,06,08); all events he won (Standing HJ, LJ and TJ) were…
Born: Sept. 4, 1942Golfer has 22 PGA victories in 4 decades; joined Senior PGA Tour in 1992; has won Masters (1976), U.S. Open (1986), PGA twice (1969,82) and PGA Seniors Championship (1995); only…
Born: 1933 Dolby Noise Reduction. During the 1960s, Dolby discovered a way to dramatically reduce the “hiss” from analog tape sound recording and reproduction, revolutionizing the audio industry.…
Herman WalstonactorBorn: 12/2/1914Birthplace: Laurel, Mississippi versatile, eccentric actor who won a Tony Award for his role as the Devil in Broadway's Damn Yankees. He may have in fact sold his…
(Ray Charles Robinson)singer, pianist, composerBorn: 9/23/1930Birthplace: Albany, Georgia Grammy Award-winning singer, pianist and composer known for his popular, soul-inflected pop and country…
actorBorn: 12/18/1954Birthplace: Union, New Jersey Liotta started his acting career in soap operas and then moved into film, playing opposite Melanie Griffith in Something Wild (1986) and winning…
(Reginald Truscott-Jones)actor, directorBorn: 1/3/1905Birthplace: Neath, Wales Milland played bit parts in films in the early 1930s. His career as leading man included popular hits such as The…
