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Holmium was not named after a scientist, it was actually named after the Latin name for Stockholm.
Yes, that is true, but THEY named him Otzi.
I don't think there is any element named after Russia.
None. Although Mercury, Uranium and Plutonium might seem to be named after planets they were not. They were named after ancient deities.
The watt, named after James Watt.
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There are several types of flat pasta. Fettucini is long, flat, ribbon-shaped, about 1/4" wide. Lasagne is large, flat noodles about 3" wide; usually with curly edges. Linguine is thin, slightly flattened, solid strands, about 1/8" wide.
The Buffalo Soldiers of the 10th and 24th Infantry Regiments played the most crucial role in the capturing San Juan Hill. These were the Negro Cavalry, as named by the Native Americans.
Last time it was named Burj Dubai but has now changed into Burj Khalifa, said to honor the UAE president Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan for crucial support.
Bouton was named chairman of Societe Generale in 1997, taking over the position at what analysts considered to be the most crucial period in the institution's 130-year history.
the tower was named Burj Khalifa, said to honor the UAE President, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his crucial support.[17]
The blind seer in "The Odyssey" is named Tiresias. He plays a crucial role in the epic poem by providing prophecies and advice to Odysseus during his journey.
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The boatman who ferried Gilgamesh to the netherworld in the Epic of Gilgamesh is named Urshanabi. He is a character who plays a crucial role in helping Gilgamesh navigate the waters of death to reach the home of Utnapishtim.
The Wizard of Oz was the first of fourteen books that author Lyman Frank Baum wrote in the form of fairy tales, for the enjoyment of children, and that shared the adventures of an American girl named Dorothy in the beautiful, enchanted, magical lands of Oz.
The word "watt" was named after James Watt, a Scottish engineer who played a crucial role in the development of the steam engine. The watt is a unit of power used to measure the rate of energy transfer or work done.
The woman who witnessed the murder in "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" is named Maid, who works at the house near where the murder took place. She provides crucial testimony about what she saw on the night of the crime.