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The String Quartet
History & The Arts

The String Quartet

...cast your eye over the room you will see that Tubes and trams and omnibuses, private carriages not a few, even, I venture to believe, landaus with bays in them, have been busy at it, weaving threads from one end of London to the other. Yet I begin to have my doubts— If indeed it's true, as they're saying, that Regent Street is up, and the Treaty signed, and the weather...
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Induction/flame hardening
Science, Maths & Technology

Induction/flame hardening

...cast irons; the temperature depends on the material: 750–760° C 0.5% plain carbon 900–800° C chromium–molybdenum alloy steels 950–980°C nodular iron Alloy steels, although more expensive, produce greater case depths. The higher the carbon content, the greater the risk of cracks and/or distortion. Flame hardening is not usually suitable for steels with core...
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The Iliad: List of characters
History & The Arts

The Iliad: List of characters

...cast list and mini biography of the characters...Find out more about The Open University's Classical Studies courses and qualifications The hero Achilles is the son of the mortal Peleus, and Thetis, an immortal sea nymph. He is the greatest Greek warrior in the story of the Trojan War; the plot of Homer’s Iliad is driven by Achilles’ anger. When Achilles was born his...
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The Odyssey: List of characters
History & The Arts

The Odyssey: List of characters

...cast list, both human and mythical. In this article Dr Emma Bridges gives us the lowdown on the main characters. ...Find out more about The Open University's Classical Studies courses Odysseus is the king of Ithaca, and one of the Greek heroes who joined in the Greek expedition to Troy, leaving his wife Penelope and infant son Telemachus behind. He has a reputation for...
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Academic versus AI
Science, Maths & Technology

Academic versus AI

...such a way that it sounds entirely credible. We must retain our ability and willingness to question AI materials. Just because it sounds credible, doesn’t mean it is. Think you know the answer? Registered OpenLearn users can vote in the poll above (log in to see it if you haven't done so already), or head to our Twitter channel to cast your vote in the live poll online....
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The case for and against a second referendum
Society, Politics & Law

The case for and against a second referendum

...casting doubt on the contentious claim of Brexiters that they would reallocate £350m of funding a week from the EU to the NHS. On this basis, there is a strong argument to make that the voters deserve a further say on any final deal agreed with Brussels. Nigel Farage’s somewhat surprising intervention in calling for a second referendum comes from a different angle. He...
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Diary of a new Life Peer
Society, Politics & Law

Diary of a new Life Peer

...cast their votes. The votes were counted after the last ballot was cast at the hustings in Aberystwyth. The candidates were then informed of the overall result, which was that I was in first place on the list. 6 December 2023 The Leader of Plaid Cymru sent a letter to the Cabinet Office confirming that I was the Plaid Cymru nominee. The nomination was then sent to the...
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Tennis Grand Slams – what are they and why are there only four of them?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Tennis Grand Slams – what are they and why are there only four of them?

...Sands of USA with the trophy.] A quick history lessonWimbledon is the oldest event which started in 1877, the US National Championships started in 1881, the French Championships in 1891 and Australian Championships in 1905. In 1968, the latter 3 became ‘Open’ championships when professionals were permitted to enter. These events existed in isolation until 1925 when...
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