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Iron (/ˈaɪərn/ EYE-ər-n) is a chemical element with the symbol Fe (from Latin: ferrum) and atomic number 26. It is a metal in the first transition series. It is the most common element (by mass) forming the planet Earth as a whole, forming much of Earth's outer and inner core. It is the fourth most common element in the Earth's crust. Iron's very common presence in rocky planets like Earth is due to its abundant production as a result of fusion in high-mass stars, where the production of nickel-56 (which decays to the most common isotope of iron) is the last nuclear fusion reaction that is exothermic. This causes radioactive nickel to become the last element to be produced before collapse of a supernova leads to the explosive events that scatter this precursor radionuclide of iron abundantly into space.
Like other group 8 elements, iron exists in a wide range of oxidation states, −2 to +8, although +2 and +3 are the most common. Elemental iron occurs in meteoroids and other low oxygen environments, but is reactive to oxygen and water. Fresh iron surfaces appear lustrous silvery-gray, but oxidize in normal air to give iron oxides, also known as rust. Unlike many other metals which form passivating oxide layers, iron oxides occupy more volume than iron metal, and thus iron oxides flake off and expose fresh surfaces for corrosion.
Captain America is a fictional character, a superhero who appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Captain America Comics #1 (cover-dated March 1941), from Marvel Comics' 1940s predecessor, Timely Comics, and was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. As of 2007, an estimated 210 million copies of "Captain America" comic books had been sold in 75 countries. For nearly all of the character's publication history, Captain America was the alter ego of Steve Rogers, a frail young man who was enhanced to the peak of human perfection by an experimental serum in order to aid the United States war effort. Captain America wears a costume that bears an American flag motif, and is armed with an indestructible shield that can be thrown as a weapon.
An intentionally patriotic creation who was often depicted fighting the Axis powers of World War II, Captain America was Timely Comics' most popular character during the wartime period. After the war ended, the character's popularity waned and he disappeared by the 1950s aside from an ill-fated revival in 1953. Captain America was reintroduced during the Silver Age of comics when he was revived from suspended animation by the superhero team the Avengers in The Avengers #4 (March 1964). Since then, Captain America has often led the team, as well as starring in his own series.
Actors: Jacqueline Greff (editor), Jacqueline Greff (producer), Alexander Genievsky (writer), Alexander Genievsky (director), Alexander Genievsky (editor), Alexander Genievsky (producer), Rita Corey (actress), Daniel Wyland (actor), Kraig Greff (composer), Kraig Greff (actor), Frank Tybush (miscellaneous crew), Frank Tybush (miscellaneous crew), Frank Tybush (producer), Mike Pierce (miscellaneous crew), Mike Pierce (actor),
Plot: The Gift is a story of kindness, tragicomedy, communication barriers and love. It centers around a couple, Iron (a hearing musician) and Tara (a deaf dancer). Iron rescues Tara from a train accident and falls in love with her. But it is a star-crossed love because Tara expects Iron to understand her by learning to sign and this is something he finds difficult. The film also sheds light on American Sign Language and some technology (Cochlear Implant) that is controversial in the Deaf community. The plot ends with a tragicomic twist turning upside down the relationship between Tara and Iron.
Keywords: american-sign-language, cochlea, deafActors: Nelson George (producer), Toni Thai Sterrett (actress), Toni Thai Sterrett (writer), Toni Thai Sterrett (director), Toni Thai Sterrett (editor), Julia Collier (actress), William Springfield (actor),
Genres: Drama, Music, Romance, Short,Actors: Tomorowo Taguchi (actor), Mitsuru Fukikoshi (actor), Hiroki Matsukata (actor), Yasuko Matsuyuki (actress), Lou Ohshiba (actor), Shigeo Kobayashi (actor), Hiroyuki Nakano (director), Hiroyuki Nakano (director), Hiroyuki Nakano (director), Taisei Miyamoto (actor), Atsushi Kaneshige (director), Yumiko Hosono (actress), Katsuhiko Iezumi (actor), Yasuhisa Serizawa (director),
Genres: Drama,Actors: Kath Soucie (actress), Stephen Tobolowsky (actor), Farrah Fawcett (actress), Thurl Ravenscroft (actor), Wayne Knight (actor), Russi Taylor (actress), Carol Channing (actress), Brian Doyle-Murray (actor), James Murray (actor), James Murray (actor), DeForest Kelley (actor), Jim Cummings (actor), Alan King (actor), Donald Kushner (producer), Willard Carroll (producer),
Genres: Adventure, Animation, Family, Sci-Fi,Actors: Hark Tsui (producer), Siu-Tung Ching (producer), Chi Fai Chan (actor), See-Yuen Ng (producer), Brigitte Lin (actress), Lawrence Ng (actor), Elvis Tsui (actor), Shun Lau (actor), Tony Leung Ka Fai (actor), Donnie Yen (actor), Shi-Kwan Yen (actor), Bun Yuen (actor), Cheung-Yan Yuen (actor), Maggie Cheung (actress), Hark Tsui (writer),
Plot: This big hit at the Sundance Film Festival had audiences cheering. Set during the Ming Dynasty, this acclaimed production tells the story of a power hungry eunuch who employs an evil sect in his quest to rule China. An extravagant climax features dizzying acrobatics and masterful fight sequences.
Keywords: arrow-in-chest, battle, beheading, blood, blood-spatter, bow-and-arrow, coughing-up-blood, crushed-to-death, decapitation, desertActors: Steve Borden (actor), Ric Flair (actor), Kevin Nash (actor), Larry Pfohl (actor), Mike Rotunda (actor), Jerry Saganowich (actor), Michael Seitz (actor), Tracy Smothers (actor), Rick Steiner (actor), Scott Steiner (actor), Terry Taylor (actor), Brian Yandrisovitz (actor), Jimmy 'Jam' Garvin (actor), Tom Zenk (actor), Tommy Rich (actor),
Genres: Sport,Actors: Dub Taylor (actor), Buck Taylor (actor), John Furlong (actor), John Davis Chandler (actor), Otis Sistrunk (actor), Jerry Caraway (editor), Bob Turnbull (actor), Bruce Cameron (actor), Cheyenne Rivera (actor), Robert Dracup (actor), Mary H. Belcher (producer), Zack Belcher (producer), Tom Paxton (actor), Mary H. Belcher (writer), Zack Belcher (director),
Plot: Western-comedy set against the backdrop of the old west. A group of theatrically gifted cowboys, known as Doc Hooker's Bunch, spend their time travelling from city to city entertaining the town folk. When not entertaining, the bunch, are pulling major league heists to help make ends meet.
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