The nation is known for its weightlifting tradition. All seven athletes have been weightlifters. Nauru is the smallest nation (by population) in the 202 member International Olympic Committee.
Tong Dizhou
Tong Dizhou () (28 May 1902 － 30 March 1979) was a Chinese embryologist remembered for his work in cloning. He was the former vice president of Chinese Academy of Science
Born in Yinxian, Zhejiang province, Tong graduated from Fudan University in 1924 with a degree in psychology. He received a PhD in 1930 from Free University Brussels (ULB).
In 1963, Tong put DNA of a male carp into the egg of a female carp and became the first to successfully clone a fish. He is regarded as "the father of China's clone".
Tong was also an academician at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the first director of its Institute of Oceanology from its beginning in 1950 until 1978.
Palau at the Olympics
Palau at the Olympics is a history which includes 4 games in 4 countries and 13+ athletes. Since 1997, Palau (PLW) has contributed to the growth of the "Olympic Movement".
The Palau National Olympic Committee was formed in 1997. It was recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1998.
Palau's team first competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney.
Papua New Guinea at the Olympics
Papua New Guinea began competing at the Olympic Games in 1976. Their athletes have been in every Summer Olympic Games since, but not the 1980 Summer Olympics. The nation has never been in the Winter Olympic Games. They have not won any medals. The National Olympic Committee for Papua New Guinea was formed in 1973. It was recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1974.
Riebeckite
Riebeckite is a silicate mineral. It is found in nature as both a fibrous form and a solid form. The fibrous form, called blue asbestos or crocidolite asbestos, is one of the six types of asbestos. It is considered by many experts to be the most dangerous type of asbestos. It can cause cancer and asbestosis. It was formerly used in Kent brand cigarettes as a filter material. It is rare in construction compared to white asbestos, but it is sometimes found in caulking, cement, wallboard, rope, and numerous other products. Due to its hazards, blue asbestos is no longer mined commercially.
Samoa at the Olympics
Samoa was first at the Olympic Games in 1984. They have been in every Summer Olympic Games since then. The nation has never been in the Winter Olympic Games.
As of 2011, no athlete competing for Samoa has ever won an Olympic medal.
The National Olympic Committee for Samoa was formed in 1983 and recognized by the International Olympic Committee the same year.
Solomon Islands at the Olympics
The Solomon Islands was first at the Olympic Games in 1984. They have been in every Summer Olympic Games since then. The nation has never been in the Winter Olympic Games.
As of 2011, no athlete for the Solomon Islands has won an Olympic medal.
The National Olympic Committee for the Solomon Islands was formed in 1983 and recognized by the International Olympic Committee that same year.
The Right Honourable
The Right Honourable (sometimes written as "The Rt Hon.", "The Rt Hon" or "The Rt. Hon.") is a prefix which shows honour. It is given to certain people, for example some MP's, in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Anglophone Caribbean and other places which are members of the Commonwealth. It is sometimes given in other places, as well. Examples of this are The Right Honourable David Cameron PC MP, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, The Right Honourable Stephen Harper PC MP, former Prime Minister of Canada, and The Right Honourable John Key MP, former Prime Minister of New Zealand. The term is also used on high official in the United States such as former senators, presidents, and civil servants.
In the present-day United Kingdom, the term is given to members of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom. In effect, these are present or past members of Parliament who have served as cabinet ministers in a government.
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Waterfowl hunting
Waterfowl hunting (also called wildfowling or waterfowl shooting in Britain) is the act of hunting ducks, geese, or other waterfowl for food and sport. In many western countries, waterfowl hunting is illegal, and duck hunting is mostly an outdoor sporting activity.
Many types of ducks and geese share the same habitat, have overlapping or same hunting seasons, and are hunted the same. Thus it is possible to hunt different species of waterfowl in the same trip. Waterfowl can be hunted in crop fields where they eat, or, more often, on or near bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, ponds, swamps, sloughs, or oceanic coastlines.
Ambrosia
In Greek Mythology, Ambrosia is the food of the gods or demigods. It gives them immortality.
National Assembly of Azerbaijan
The National Assembly (), is the legislature of the government in Azerbaijan. It is in the capital Baku. The unicameral National Assembly has 125 members who are directly elected in general elections by the people for a five-year term and can be re-elected without any limit.
The members cannot be put on trial or put in prison during their term.
Previously 100 members were elected for five-year terms in single-seat constituencies and 25 members were elected by proportional representation. However during the latest election, all 125 members were elected from single-member constituencies.
The National Assembly of Azerbaijan was the first secular republican parliament in the Muslim world.
The National Assembly is headed by the Speaker of the National Assembly of Azerbaijan assisted by the First Deputy Speaker and two deputy speakers. Ogtay Asadov is the current speaker of the National Assembly, Ziyafet Asgarov is the First Deputy Speaker and, Bahar Muradova and Valeh Alasgarov are deputy speakers.
The National Assembly has 11 parliamentary committees (groups formed by the members of parliament):
The parliament publishes its own newspaper "Azərbaycan qəzeti" (Azerbaijan newspaper) which is sold around the country.
Sikhye
Sikhye (also spelled shikhye or shikeh) is a Korean traditional rice beverage which is fermented for some periods. It is usually served as a dessert with its sweet taste. The main ingredients of Sikhye is liquids, cooked rices. When we drink Sikhye, we can see that there are some residue of cooked rice. Sikhye is also called 'Dansul' and 'Gamju.' Both of these names mean "sweet wine." These days, Sikhye is also served in cans at Korean markets so that it can be easily enjoyed by people. The Vilac company is the most famous company which produce Sikhye in South Korea.
Sikhye is made by malt water and cooked rice, etc. The malt water soak in boiled rice until grains of rice appear on the surface. And the liquid is poured out, drained, and boiled with sugar and ginger. After this, it is cooled down and kept in the jar.
There are some regional variations of Sikhye. These include 'Andong Sikhye' and other varieties of Sikhye like 'Jinju sikhye,' 'Gangwon-do sikhye,' and 'Gyeongsang-do sikhye.' Andong Sikhye is a little bit different from the ordinary style of Sikhye. It uses radishes, carrots, and powdered red pepper to make it somewhat hot. And then, it is fermented for several days. The important thing is the crunchy texture of the radishes. It should be kept through the long fermentation process of Sikhye. Sikhye with a soft texture of the radish is regarded as an inferior product. Andong Sikhye is good for digesting because it has lactobacillus in it.