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Tweeter

A tweeter is a component of a loud speaker. It is comprised of a diaphragm attached to a voice coil which is suspended in a magnetic field.

Chemistry Vs. Alchemy

Chemistry is the study of matter's molecular structure and how it changes. Alchemy is the study of converting one material to another, typically metal to gold.

Dubstep

Dubstep is a genre of electronic music characterized by pulsating bass lines, aggressive break beats, syncopation, and schizophrenic synthesizers and samples.

Mallet Locomotive

A mallet is a steam locomotive with two sets of pistons.

Climax Locomotive

A climax is a steam locomotive with and angled piston.

Vata Dosha

Vata Dosha is an Ayurvedic term used to indicate systems in the human body relating to motion, communication and transportation.

Panopticon

The theory of the panopticon is that the prisoners must assume they are being watched. It is insignificant how many guards are in the tower fifty, one, or none.

Malayalam

Malayalam is the language of Kerala in South India. It is the only language whose name (written in English) is also a palandrome.

Pitta Dosha

Pitta is an Ayurvedic dosha or body/mind/health type that is characterized as hot and dry. It is dominated by the element of fire and is related to digestion.

Gnome

Gnomes are mythological creatures similar to fairies, goblins and elves. They are typically described as small humanoid creatures that live underground.