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TIL American Gothic (1930) by Grant Wood depicts a Farmer and his Daughter, not a Farmer and his Wife

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QJe7E TIL the difference between detonation and deflagration. Detonation is a supersonic chemical reaction in the explosive. Deflagration is a subsonic chemical reaction diffused by heat.
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ADPBa TIL the Tamaskan dogs are a finnish crossbreed made to resemble wolfs, with their thick coats, straight bushy tails and gray wolf fur color. Despite their lupine appearance, they are a recognized dog breed, and can be trained as therapy dogs.