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February: the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing was the first to rely 100% on artificial snow, exceeding Pyeongchang (2018, 90%) and Sochi (2014, 80%). [12] If global warming continue the trajectory of the preceding two decades, by 2100 the winter games were predicted to be unviable at 20 of 21 former host venues. [13]
Transrapid 09 at the Emsland test facility in Lower Saxony, Germany A full trip on the Shanghai Transrapid maglev train Example of low-speed urban maglev system, Linimo. Maglev (derived from magnetic levitation) is a system of rail transport whose rolling stock is levitated by electromagnets rather than rolled on wheels, eliminating rolling resistance.
Iran, [a] officially the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI), [b] also known as Persia, [c] is a country in West Asia.It borders Turkey to the northwest and Iraq to the west, Azerbaijan, Armenia, the Caspian Sea, and Turkmenistan to the north, Afghanistan to the east, Pakistan to the southeast, the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf to the south.
The dog days of summer are upon us, which means fall is right around the corner. This is the time of year you want to make sure you prepare your home for the harsh weather months to come, taking ...
Battery Check. Average cost: Battery testing is often free, but replacement costs between $75 and $200. Fall price difference: Prices may rise by 5%-10% due to higher demand and potential supply ...
Precipitation tends to be spread moderately throughout the year, with a peak in summer. Autumn is the driest season, winter receives less precipitation than summer, yet the weather patterns in Switzerland are not in a stable climate system. They can vary from year to year with no strict and predictable periods. [citation needed]
$20 $30 Save $10 It might look silly, but this neck reading light is a great gift for those who have evening hobbies where they need a little bit of extra light, like knitting, cross-stitching ...
Education is mandatory by law for children aged from 6 to 16 years. The school year lasts nine months, beginning between 21 August and 1 September, and ending between 31 May and 10 June. The minimum number of school days was once 170, but after a new teachers' wage contract, it increased to 180. Lessons take place five days a week.