In the trial, the computer will activate devices such as kettles, light switches and telephones by remote control.
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The kettle's stumpy tripod legs held the white cord to the marble-posts in an intricate star pattern.
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Their furnishing is seldom above the spartan level and the main focus of activity is made up of jars of instant coffee, electric kettles, a sink and a draining board.
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You will be wasting energy if you put too much water in thekettleor pan.
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The primary musical accompaniment, as remains the case today, is provided by talempong, bronzekettledrums struck with beaters.
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With great care, hold the back of your hand near to thekettle.
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They protruded lifelike halfway out of their own separate leather pouches, positioned to the four cardinal points around a cast-ironkettle.
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A tightly fitted lid is placed on thekettleand timing is started.
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You can experience infrared radiation for yourself, using akettlethat has recently boiled.
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Why did thekettlelid jump up and down?
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He boils akettleand pours it in to make the water very hot.
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While occupations, such as horse-trading andkettle-making, are no longer viable, such names persist, as if marking essential origins.
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However, what substance one particular culture contains in thekettleis learned over time.
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You feel the warmth of thekettleas it is absorbed by your skin.
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There are endless examples of sheets, towels, clothing, kettles and anything movable being stolen, but nothing is done.
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