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  2. List of natural phenomena - Wikipedia

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    A natural phenomenon is an observable event which is not man-made. Examples include: sunrise, weather, fog, thunder, tornadoes; biological processes, decomposition, germination; physical processes, wave propagation, erosion; tidal flow, and natural disasters such as electromagnetic pulses, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes and earthquakes. [1] [2]

  3. List of effects - Wikipedia

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    Novaya Zemlya effect (arctic) (atmospheric optical phenomena) (atmospheric science) (Novaya Zemlya) (solar phenomena) Novelty effect (learning) (psychology) Nuclear Overhauser effect (chemical physics) (nuclear magnetic resonance) (physical chemistry) (spectroscopy) Numerosity adaptation effect (cognitive science) (optical illusions) (perception)

  4. Diffraction - Wikipedia

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    The effects of diffraction are often seen in everyday life. The most striking examples of diffraction are those that involve light; for example, the closely spaced tracks on a CD or DVD act as a diffraction grating to form the familiar rainbow pattern seen when looking at a disc.

  5. Phenomenon - Wikipedia

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    Example of a physical phenomenon is an observable phenomenon of the lunar orbit or the phenomenon of oscillations of a pendulum. [4] A mechanical phenomenon is a physical phenomenon associated with the equilibrium or motion of objects. [5] Some examples are Newton's cradle, engines, and double pendulums.

  6. Optical phenomenon - Wikipedia

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    One common example is the rainbow, when light from the Sun is reflected and refracted by water droplets. Some phenomena, such as the green ray, are so rare they are sometimes thought to be mythical. [2] Others, such as Fata Morganas, are commonplace in favored locations. Other phenomena are simply interesting aspects of optics, or

  7. NYC's 'stooping' phenomenon: How people moving in ... - AOL

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    Stoopers come from all walks of life and ages. Magda S., for example, works for Services for the Underserved, a New York City-based nonprofit that provides housing and support services for ...

  8. 50 common hyperbole examples to use in your everyday life

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    Ahead, we’ve rounded up 50 holy grail hyperbole examples — some are as sweet as sugar, and some will make you laugh out loud. 50 common hyperbole examples I’m so hungry, I could eat a horse.

  9. Tyndall effect - Wikipedia

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    An example in everyday life is the blue colour sometimes seen in the smoke emitted by motorcycles, in particular two-stroke machines where the burnt engine oil provides these particles. [1] The same effect can also be observed with tobacco smoke whose fine particles also preferentially scatter blue light.