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Why The US Government Put 480 Million Needles Into the Sky
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Richard VT posted on 2026/02/15Ever wondered why the US government launched 480 million needles into space? This video dives into the bizarre history of Project West Ford, a wild Cold War experiment, and you'll pick up some seriously cool vocabulary along the way! It's a fascinating look at orbital needles and the history buffs' dream topic.
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perceive
US /pɚˈsiv/
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UK /pə'si:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To notice or become aware of something
- To think of someone or something in a certain way
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US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
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UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
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US /ˈpræktɪkəl/
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UK /ˈpræktɪkl/
- Adjective
- Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
- Relating to experience, action, or practice; not theoretical or ideal.
- Noun
- A practical exam or lesson.
- A person concerned chiefly with the practice of something; a person with practical skills.
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