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A typographic unit of measure corresponding to 1/72nd of its respective foot, and therefore to 1/6th of an inch. . | A typographic unit of measure corresponding to 1/72nd of its respective foot, and therefore to 1/6th of an inch. . | ||
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| + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pica,_Chile Pica] in the north of Chile is famous for its "small and unusually acidic lemons." Coincidentally, it is also the site of substantial [http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/selwyn-retains-cutfield-freeman-tsx-venture-swn-1589134.htm lithium concessions] acquired by Mammoth Energy Group's Compania Lithium Investments Limitada, from the dry lake bed of Laguna Lagunilla. | ||
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Revision as of 16:35, 8 October 2013
Multiple uses of the word Pica or Pika
Pika
rock rabbit
a lagomorph (relative of rabbits) in the mountains of the western United States
Pica
eating clay or other nonnutirive subantances to detoxify ingested toxins. Named after the behavior of magpies.
Can be pricey.
Pica Pica
The European Magpie
Hyrax
Not a pica. Also not a rodent; related to elephants.
Puca
A creature of Celtic folklore, Though the púca enjoys confusing and often terrifying humans, it is considered to be benevolent.
Pooka
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_(film)
Pica
A typographic unit of measure corresponding to 1/72nd of its respective foot, and therefore to 1/6th of an inch. .
Pica, Chile
Pica in the north of Chile is famous for its "small and unusually acidic lemons." Coincidentally, it is also the site of substantial lithium concessions acquired by Mammoth Energy Group's Compania Lithium Investments Limitada, from the dry lake bed of Laguna Lagunilla.