Sample Sentences & Example Usage. 1  Kurt Vonnegut, Cold Turkey: Here's what I think the truth is: We are all addicts of fossil fuels in a state of denial, about to face cold turkey. 2  David Frank: It is not hypocritical to use fossil fuels in order to try to get ourselves off of fossil fuels, particularly since this is simply unavoidable!
Lucca City Walls (Ramparts) The ancient city walls (ramparts) that completely surround the city of Lucca Italy were built in the 16th and 17th centuries. Although they were originally intended to keep out invaders, the ramparts currently help to keep out vehicles, thereby making Lucca a pedestrian friendly community.
Background At the same time as the Hungarian uprising, a serious crisis developed over control of the Suez Canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Gulf of Suez and the Red Sea. Built between 1859 and 1869 by the French engineer Ferdinand de Lesseps, it was acquired largely by Great Britain in 1875.By the provisions of the Anglo-Egyptian Treaty of 1936, Great Britain enjoyed the right to maintain defense forces in the Suez Canal Zone.ackground At the same time as the Hungarian uprising, a serious crisis developed over control of the Suez Canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Gulf of Suez and the Red Sea. Built between 1859 and 1869 by the French engineer Ferdinand de Lesseps, it was acquired largely by Great Britain in 1875.