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2. Chigi (architecture) - Wikipedia

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   Chigi (千木, 鎮木, 知木, 知疑), Okichigi (置千木) or Higi (氷木) are forked roof finials found in Japanese and Shinto architecture. Chigi predate Buddhist influence and are an architectural element endemic to Japan. [ 1] They are an important aesthetic aspect of Shinto shrines, where they are often paired with katsuogi, another ...

3. Finial - Wikipedia

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   In architecture, it is a small decorative device, employed to emphasize the apex of a dome, spire, tower, roof, or gable or any of various distinctive ornaments at the top, end, or corner of a building or structure. [ 3 ] A finial is typically carved in stone. Where there are several such elements they may be called pinnacles.

4. Finials of Cologne Cathedral - Wikipedia

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   Coordinates: 50°56′28″N 06°57′26″E. The finials with copper reinforcements and ladders, all with green patina. Top of the north tower of Cologne Cathedral (1881) The finials of Cologne Cathedral from the tops of the two towers (north and south towers) at a height of 149 to 157 metres. A copy of this finial in original size, but made ...

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6. Famed gay penguin Sphen dies at Australia aquarium - AOL

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   Updated August 22, 2024 at 5:08 PM. Sphen, one-half of the world's most famous gay penguin couple, has died, staff at Australia's Sea Life Sydney Aquarium said Thursday in a news release. He left ...

7. Roof tiles - Wikipedia

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   Concrete finial on roof in Porto Santo Island, Portugal. Finials are ridge tile fittings that are used on the gable end or apex of a roof. In some cases these can be highly decorative, taking the form of a sculpture or figurine, while in others they can be more practical and architectural in nature. [63]

8. New Jersey woman accused of climbing into tiger's enclosure ...

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   August 26, 2024 at 5:44 PM. A New Jersey woman has been charged with trespassing after police accused her of illegally climbing into a tiger's zoo enclosure last week. The incident which happened ...

9. The Rare But Deadly Mosquito Virus Concerning U.S. Towns - AOL

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   August 27, 2024 at 10:48 AM. A coastal town in Massachusetts is shutting its parks, playgrounds, and fields from dusk to dawn due to concerns about the mosquito-borne virus Eastern equine ...