Pizza Hut — Type Wholly owned subsidiary Industry Restaurants Founded Wichita, Kansa … Wikipedia
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building construction — Techniques and industry involved in the assembly and erection of structures. Early humans built primarily for shelter, using simple methods. Building materials came from the land, and fabrication was dictated by the limits of the materials and… … Universalium
Derek Raymond — Robert William Arthur Cook (12 June 1931 30 July 1994), better known since the 1980s by his pen name Derek Raymond, was an English crime writer, credited with being the founder of English noir[citation needed]. Contents 1 Biography 1.1 Early life … Wikipedia
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Cornubian batholith — Map showing the main granite outcrops of the Cornubian batholith in southwest England and the location of Haig Fras the 20 mGal Bouguer anomaly is also shown as this indicates the location of the negative anomalies associated with these… … Wikipedia
art conservation and restoration — Maintenance and preservation of works of art, their protection from future damage, deterioration, or neglect, and the repair or renovation of works that have deteriorated or been damaged. Research in art history has relied heavily on 20th and… … Universalium