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Peck (other)
A peck is a unit of dry volume. Peck may also refer to: * A common misspelling of 'pec' the common abbreviation for the Pectoralis major muscle * A derogatory term for members of a race of dwarf-like people in the film ''Willow'' * Peck the Penguin, a character from Ryan's World * Peck (surname) Places United States * Peck, Idaho * Peck, Kansas * Peck, Michigan * Peck, Wisconsin See also * Justice Peck (other) * Pek (other) Pek may refer to: * Pekoe tea (Pek.), a grade of Ceylon and tea leaf * Pek, a processed meat product somewhat similar to spam * Pek (river), a river in eastern Serbia * Pek, a Ukrainian name of the Slavic deity otherwise known as Peklenc Peopl ... {{disambig he:פק ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peck
A peck is an imperial and United States customary unit of dry volume, equivalent to 8 dry quarts or 16 dry pints. An imperial peck is equivalent to 9.09218 liters and a US customary peck is equivalent to 8.80976754172 liters. Four pecks make a bushel. Although the peck is no longer widely used, some produce, such as apples, are still often sold by the peck in the U.S. (although it is obsolete in the UK, found only in the old nursery rhyme " Peter Piper" and in the Bible – e.g., Matthew 5:15 in some older translations). Scotland before 1824 In Scotland, the peck was used as a dry measure until the introduction of imperial units as a result of the Weights and Measures Act 1824. The peck was equal to about 9 litres (1.98 Imp gal) (in the case of certain crops, such as wheat, peas, beans and meal) and about 13 litres (2.86 Imp gal) (in the case of barley, oats and malt). A firlot was equal to 4 pecks. Conversions See also * Bushel A bushel (abbreviation: bs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willow (1988 Film)
''Willow'' is a 1988 American high fantasy adventure film directed by Ron Howard and produced by Nigel Wooll. The film was executive produced by George Lucas and written by Bob Dolman from a story by Lucas. The film stars Warwick Davis as the title character, Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, Billy Barty, and Jean Marsh. Davis portrays an aspiring magician who teams up with a disaffected warrior (Kilmer) to protect a young baby princess from an evil queen (Marsh). Lucas conceived the idea for the film in 1972, approaching Howard to direct during the post-production phase of ''Cocoon (film), Cocoon'' in 1985. Bob Dolman was brought in to write the screenplay, coming up with seven drafts that Lucas was actively involved in developing. It was finished in late 1986. It was then set up at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) and principal photography began in April 1987, finishing the following October. The majority of filming took place in Dinorwic quarry in Wales with some at Elstree Studios (Shen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryan's World
Ryan's World (formerly Ryan ToysReview) is a YouTube channel for children featuring Ryan Kaji along with his mother (Loann Kaji), father (Shion Kaji), and twin sisters (Emma and Kate). The channel usually releases a new video daily. One of the channel's videos, titled ''Huge Eggs Surprise Toys Challenge'', has over 2 billion views as of January 2023, making it one of the 60 List of most-viewed YouTube videos, most-viewed videos on YouTube. As of August 2024, the channel has over 37 million subscribers and over 58 billion views. ''The Verge'' has described the channel as "a mash-up of personal vlog and 'unboxing' video, a blend of innocent childhood antics and relentless, often overwhelming consumerism." According to ''Forbes'', Kaji earned $11 million between 2016 and 2017 as the eighth highest-paid YouTuber, and in 2018, 2019 and 2020, was listed as the highest-paid YouTuber, earning $22 million, $26 million, and $29.5 million respectively from his videos and product line. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peck (surname)
Peck is a surname which can have two meanings. Either "one who dwells near the foot of a peak" or "one who deals in weights and measures". The name is thought to, but not proven to, originate in the Nottinghamshire/East Midlands England, or Denbighshire in Wales. List of people surnamed Peck * Annie Smith Peck (1850–1935), American mountaineer * Archibald Peck (born 1983), Canadian professional wrestler * Archie A. Peck (1894–1978), American Medal of Honor recipient *Arthur Peck (1889–1975), soldier in the British military * Austin Peck (born 1971), American actor *Bethuel Peck (1788–1862), New York physician and politician *Bob Peck (1945–1999), English actor * Bob Peck (American football) (1891–1932), American football player *Brian Peck (born 1960), American actor and convicted sex offender *Carolyn Peck (born 1966), American women's basketball coach *Charles Horton Peck, (1833–1917), American mycologist *Cyrus Wesley Peck (1871–1956), Canadian recipient of the Vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peck, Idaho
Peck is a city in Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States. The population was 197 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Lewiston, ID- WA Metropolitan Statistical Area. Many residents of Peck work in nearby Orofino, Idaho. Additionally, Peck residents attend high school in Orofino since Peck does not have a high school. Geography Peck is located at (46.473786, -116.425083). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land. There is a small creek. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 197 people, 87 households, and 59 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 95 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.4% White, 1.0% Native American, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population. There were 87 households, of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married coupl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peck, Kansas
Peck is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sedgwick and Sumner counties in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the population areas was 162. It is located about 2 miles west of the Kansas Star Casino at Meridian Ave and 119th St S, next to the Union Pacific Railroad. History 19th century In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a branch line north–south from Herington through Peck to Caldwell. It foreclosed in 1891 and was taken over by Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway, which shut down in 1980 and reorganized as Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas Railroad, merged in 1988 with Missouri Pacific Railroad, merged in 1997 with Union Pacific Railroad. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Rock Island". The first post office in Peck was established in October 1887. The town was named for George Peck, who owned a hotel there. Geography Climate The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool win ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peck, Michigan
Peck is a village in Sanilac County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 632 at the 2010 census. The village is in Elk Township. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 632 people, 246 households, and 151 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 283 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 95.1% White, 0.6% African American, 2.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.9% of the population. There were 246 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.6% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were mad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peck, Wisconsin
Peck is a town in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 349 at the 2010 census. The unincorporated community of Ormsby is located in the town. The town was named in honor of George Wilbur Peck, who served as the 17th governor of Wisconsin from 1891 to 1895. Geography Peck is in west-central Langlade County, northwest of Antigo, the county seat. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which are land and , or 0.48%, are water. The town is primarily drained by the West Branch of the Eau Claire River, which flows from north to south across the center of town, and the southeast corner of the town is drained by the East Branch. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 354 people, 136 households, and 102 families residing in the town. The population density was 9.5 people per square mile (3.7/km2). There were 163 housing units at an average density of 4.4 per square mile (1.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justice Peck (other)
Justice Peck may refer to: * Asahel Peck (1803–1879), associate justice of the Vermont Supreme Court * E. Woolsey Peck (1799–1888), chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court * Jacob Peck (1779–1869), associate justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court * John Weld Peck II (1913–1993), associate justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio * Louis P. Peck (1918–2008), associate justice of the Vermont Supreme Court * William Virgil Peck William V. Peck (April 17, 1804 – December 30, 1877) was a Republican politician in the U.S. State of Ohio who was an Ohio Supreme Court Judge 1859–1864. Born April 17, 1804 in Canandaigua, New York, Kinkead 1895 : 275 William V. Peck grew u ... (1804–1877), associate justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio * William Ware Peck (1821–1897), justice of the Territorial Wyoming Supreme Court See also * Judge Peck (other) {{disambiguation, tndis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pek (other)
Pek may refer to: * Pekoe tea (Pek.), a grade of Ceylon and tea leaf * Pek, a processed meat product somewhat similar to spam * Pek (river), a river in eastern Serbia * Pek, a Ukrainian name of the Slavic deity otherwise known as Peklenc People * Pęk, a Polish surname * Peter Pek, Malaysian businessman * Khadaffy Janjalani, also known as Pek, (1975–2006), Filipino terrorist leader See also * * PEK (other) * Peck A peck is an imperial and United States customary unit of dry volume, equivalent to 8 dry quarts or 16 dry pints. An imperial peck is equivalent to 9.09218 liters and a US customary peck is equivalent to 8.80976754172 liters. Four pecks ma ..., a measure of volume * Peck (other) * Polyetherketones {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |