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  2. Lamplighter - Wikipedia

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    A lamplighter or gaslighter is a person employed to light and maintain street lights. These included candles, oil lamps, and gas lighting. Public street lighting was developed in the 16th century. [1] During this time, lamplighters toured public streets at dusk, lighting outdoor fixtures by means of a wick on a long pole. [2]

  3. Sedia gestatoria - Wikipedia

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    The sedia gestatoria (Italian: [ˈsɛːdja dʒestaˈtɔːrja], literally 'chair for carrying') or gestatorial chair is a ceremonial throne on which popes were carried on shoulders until 1978, which was later replaced outdoors in part with the popemobile.

  4. Litter (vehicle) - Wikipedia

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    The poles or frame are carried by porters in front and behind. Such simple litters are common on battlefields and emergency situations, where terrain prohibits wheeled vehicles from carrying away the dead and wounded.

  5. High-mast lighting - Wikipedia

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    A high mast light in Toronto High-mast lighting tower in a stadium A six-lamp configuration on a mast High-mast lighting used on Ontario Highway 401 at night High-mast lighting used on Ontario Highway 401 during the day High-mast lights in conjunction with shorter lampposts at the Tainan System Interchange (Chinese: 台南系統交流道) in Sinshih District, Tainan, Taiwan A light tower on ...

  6. Eruv - Wikipedia

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    The term eruv is a shortening of eruv chatzerot (עירוב חצרות ‎), literally a "merger of [different] domains" (into a single domain). This makes carrying within the area enclosed by the eruv no different from carrying within a single private domain (such as a house owned by an individual), which is permitted.

  7. Belisha beacon - Wikipedia

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    A Belisha beacon atop its striped pole. This example also features a spot lamp to illuminate the crossing at night. A Belisha beacon (/ b ə ˈ l iː ʃ ə /) is a yellow-coloured globe lamp atop a tall black and white striped pole, marking pedestrian crossings of roads in the United Kingdom, [1] Ireland, and other countries historically influenced by Britain, such as Hong Kong, Cyprus, Malta ...

  8. Cheap and deadly: Why vehicle terror attacks like the Bourbon ...

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    Experts say vehicle-based attacks are simple for a 'lone wolf' terrorist to plan and execute, and challenging for authorities to prevent.

  9. List of established military terms - Wikipedia

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    Carry on: An order given to continue work or duties. [11] Cast off: To throw off, to let go, to unfurl. [11] Colours: Raising and lowering of the National Ensign, the National flag, and organization flags. [11] Fathom: Unit of measurement generally used for depth from sea level to sea floor. [11] General Quarters: Battle stations. [11]