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...e system was adopted by the new government. On [[August 1]], [[1793]], the National Convention adopted the new decimal "metre" with a provisional length as wel * Symbols do not have an appended period/full stop (.) unless at the end of a sentenc

...ical [[national colors]]). The colors most likely have their origin in the national teams competing in the [[Gordon Bennett Cup in auto racing|Gordon Bennett C |DK|| {{flagiconDEN}} ||colspan=2|Silver-grey||National flag as a lengthwise stripe on bonnet||Red on white||align=center|[[Image:A

[[Image:Wheel Iran.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A spoked wheel on display at The [[National Museum of Iran]], in [[Tehran]]. The wheel is dated late [[2nd millennium B ==Wheels as symbols==

...technologies, communications and service sectors. It produces 6.7% of the national GDP (more than any other city in Italy). Rome grows 4,4% annually and conti ...olosseum-2003-07-09.jpg|thumb|200px|The [[Colosseum]] in Rome]] One of the symbols of Rome is the [[Colosseum]], the largest [[amphitheatre]] ever built in th

...azine]]s even though he is considerably older than more conventional [[sex symbols]]. Connery has long supported the [[Scottish National Party]], a political party campaigning for Scottish independence, both fina

...with religious awe. This made the king the head of the [[Roman mythology|national religion]] and its chief executive. Having the power to control the [[Roma ...could be completed. His reign is best remembered for introducing the Roman symbols of military and civil offices as well as the introduction of the [[Roman Tr

...n had effective control. Alfa became an instrument of Mussolini's Italy, a national emblem. During this period Alfa Romeo built bespoke vehicles for the wealth ...is sometimes worshiped by its owners, and many models have become cultural symbols. There are many thriving Alfa Romeo owners clubs and [[Alfa Romeo Model Reg