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Among the many exercises to test police recruits, the Indiana University Police Academy uses “the Chicken Test” to gauge a cadet’s demeanor. The test is to see if the cadet can remain focused. If they fail, their “punishment” is to hold the plank position.
English : Among the many exercises to test police recruits, the Indiana University Police Academy uses “the Chicken Test” to gauge a cadet’s demeanor. The test is to see if the cadet can remain focused. If they fail, their “punishment” is to hold the plank position.
The Panthéon is a famous monument in Paris, France, that serves as a mausoleum for the remains of distinguished French citizens. We discover a secret place at the top of the monument.
English : The Panthéon is a famous monument in Paris, France, that serves as a mausoleum for the remains of distinguished French citizens. We discover a secret place at the top of the monument.
This map displays a progression of changing global surface temperature anomalies. Normal temperatures are the average over the 30 year baseline period 1951-1980. Higher than normal temperatures are shown in red and lower than normal temperatures are shown in blue. The final frame represents the 5 year global temperature anomalies from 2015-2019. Scale in degrees Celsius.
English : This map displays a progression of changing global surface temperature anomalies. Normal temperatures are the average over the 30 year baseline period 1951-1980. Higher than normal temperatures are shown in red and lower than normal temperatures are shown in blue. The final frame represents the 5 year global temperature anomalies from 2015-2019. Scale in degrees Celsius.
Piano sonata in C minor (opus 111), movement 1. Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. The performance was recorded during a public recital at the University of Washington
English : Piano sonata in C minor (opus 111), movement 1. Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. The performance was recorded during a public recital at the University of Washington
What is cocaine dependence? Cocaine dependence occurs when a person needs cocaine just to feel normal. Cocaine abuse often leads to overdosing and death.
English : What is cocaine dependence? Cocaine dependence occurs when a person needs cocaine just to feel normal. Cocaine abuse often leads to overdosing and death.