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| Domain | Definition |
Occupations | Repairs assembly and operational defects in convertible-sofa bedsprings preparatory to framing and upholstering: Examines unit for missing parts, and tightens loose rivets with pneumatic riveting gun. Places mattress in unit, pulls unit open and pushes it closed to test ease of operation. Adjusts pivot bolts and straightens connecting rods and brackets, using handtools. Rubs rough surfaces and joints with thinner and solvent to remove excess paint and grease and minimize friction. (references) |
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | |
Hexadecimal (or equivalents, 770AD-1900s) (references)54 45 53 54 45 52 2C      43 4F 4E 56 45 52 54 49 42 4C 45      53 4F 46 41      42 45 44 53 50 52 49 4E 47 |
| Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519; backwards) (references)
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Binary Code (1918-1938, probably earlier) (references)01010100 01000101 01010011 01010100 01000101 01010010 00101100 00100000 01000011 01001111 01001110 01010110 01000101 01010010 01010100 01001001 01000010 01001100 01000101 00100000 01010011 01001111 01000110 01000001 00100000 01000010 01000101 01000100 01010011 01010000 01010010 01001001 01001110 01000111 |
HTML Code (1990) (references)T E S T E R ,   C O N V E R T I B L E   S O F A   B E D S P R I N G |
ISO 10646 (1991-1993) (references)0054 0045 0053 0054 0045 0052 002C      0043 004F 004E 0056 0045 0052 0054 0049 0042 004C 0045      0053 004F 0046 0041      0042 0045 0044 0053 0050 0052 0049 004E 0047 |
Encryption (beginner's substitution cypher): (references)54395354395214237494856395254433646392534940352363938535052434841 |
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