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2. Coupon collector's problem - Wikipedia

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   Coupon collector's problem. In probability theory, the coupon collector's problem refers to mathematical analysis of "collect all coupons and win" contests. It asks the following question: if each box of a given product (e.g., breakfast cereals) contains a coupon, and there are n different types of coupons, what is the probability that more ...

3. Rationing in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

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   All types of soap were rationed. Coupons were allotted by weight or (if liquid) by quantity. In 1945, the ration gave four coupons each month; babies and some workers and invalids were allowed more. [49] A coupon would yield: 4 oz (113 g) bar hard soap; 3 oz (85 g) bar toilet soap; 1 ⁄ 2 oz (14 g) No. 1 liquid soap; 6 oz (170 g) soft soap

4. Luxottica - Wikipedia

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   Luxottica. Luxottica Group S.p.A. is an Italian eyewear conglomerate based in Milan. As a vertically integrated company, Luxottica designs, manufactures, distributes, and retails its eyewear brands all through its own subsidiaries. The company, presently organized as a subsidiary of EssilorLuxottica which formed when the Italian conglomerate ...

5. Margarine - Wikipedia

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   Margarine (/ ˈmɑːrdʒəriːn /, also UK: / ˈmɑːrɡə -, ˌmɑːrɡəˈriːn, ˌmɑːrdʒə -/, US: / ˈmɑːrdʒərɪn / ⓘ) [1] is a spread used for flavoring, baking, and cooking. It is most often used as a substitute for butter. Although originally made from animal fats, most margarine consumed today is made from vegetable oil.

6. Phase-out of incandescent light bulbs - Wikipedia

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   According to this source, 1 November 2011 to 30 September 2012 will be a transitional period and as of 1 October 2012, imports and sales of ordinary incandescent bulbs of 100 watts or more will be prohibited. The first phase will be followed by a ban on 60-watt-and-higher incandescent light bulbs starting in October 2014.

7. Pound (mass) - Wikipedia

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   The pound or pound-mass is a unit of mass used in both the British imperial and United States customary systems of measurement.Various definitions have been used; the most common today is the international avoirdupois pound, which is legally defined as exactly 0.453 592 37 kilograms, and which is divided into 16 avoirdupois ounces. [1]