When and where was execution by lot used in the army? Detailed answer

BIG ENCYCLOPEDIA FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
Free library / Directory / Big encyclopedia for children and adults

When and where was execution by lot used in the army? Detailed answer

Big encyclopedia for children and adults

Directory / Big encyclopedia. Questions for quiz and self-education

Did you know?

When and where was execution by lot used in the army?

In the ancient Roman army, there was the highest type of execution called decimation - the execution of every tenth. The punished unit was divided into dozens, regardless of rank and length of service. Each ten cast lots, and the one on whom it fell was executed by his own nine comrades.

Authors: Jimmy Wales, Larry Sanger

Random interesting fact from the Great Encyclopedia:

Who are El Niño and La Niña?

The Spanish name El nino - a boy, and also the baby Christ (according to the Catholic tradition) - meteorologists call a warm current in the Pacific Ocean, which is found at irregular intervals during Christmas off the coast of Peru. It affects the climate of the region, causing drastic weather changes. Sometimes a cold current is also found nearby - La nina (in Spanish - a girl).

Test your knowledge! Did you know...

▪ Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable?

▪ Where is an island located in a lake larger than the lake itself?

▪ Which president drove a gangster car?

See other articles Section Big encyclopedia. Questions for quiz and self-education.

Read and write useful comments on this article.

<< Back

Latest news of science and technology, new electronics:

A New Way to Control and Manipulate Optical Signals 05.05.2024

The modern world of science and technology is developing rapidly, and every day new methods and technologies appear that open up new prospects for us in various fields. One such innovation is the development by German scientists of a new way to control optical signals, which could lead to significant progress in the field of photonics. Recent research has allowed German scientists to create a tunable waveplate inside a fused silica waveguide. This method, based on the use of a liquid crystal layer, allows one to effectively change the polarization of light passing through a waveguide. This technological breakthrough opens up new prospects for the development of compact and efficient photonic devices capable of processing large volumes of data. The electro-optical control of polarization provided by the new method could provide the basis for a new class of integrated photonic devices. This opens up great opportunities for ... >>

Primium Seneca keyboard 05.05.2024

Keyboards are an integral part of our daily computer work. However, one of the main problems that users face is noise, especially in the case of premium models. But with the new Seneca keyboard from Norbauer & Co, that may change. Seneca is not just a keyboard, it is the result of five years of development work to create the ideal device. Every aspect of this keyboard, from acoustic properties to mechanical characteristics, has been carefully considered and balanced. One of the key features of Seneca is its silent stabilizers, which solve the noise problem common to many keyboards. In addition, the keyboard supports various key widths, making it convenient for any user. Although Seneca is not yet available for purchase, it is scheduled for release in late summer. Norbauer & Co's Seneca represents new standards in keyboard design. Her ... >>

The world's tallest astronomical observatory opened 04.05.2024

Exploring space and its mysteries is a task that attracts the attention of astronomers from all over the world. In the fresh air of the high mountains, far from city light pollution, the stars and planets reveal their secrets with greater clarity. A new page is opening in the history of astronomy with the opening of the world's highest astronomical observatory - the Atacama Observatory of the University of Tokyo. The Atacama Observatory, located at an altitude of 5640 meters above sea level, opens up new opportunities for astronomers in the study of space. This site has become the highest location for a ground-based telescope, providing researchers with a unique tool for studying infrared waves in the Universe. Although the high altitude location provides clearer skies and less interference from the atmosphere, building an observatory on a high mountain poses enormous difficulties and challenges. However, despite the difficulties, the new observatory opens up broad research prospects for astronomers. ... >>

Random news from the Archive

Spam through TVs and refrigerators 24.01.2014

Proofpoint specialists discovered a botnet that, in addition to ordinary computers, included "smart" consumer electronics and appliances: multimedia centers, TVs, routers, and "at least one refrigerator." The botnet was used to send spam, according to the Proofpoint report.

The botnet, which was active from December 23, 2013 to January 6, 2014, included about 100 devices. During the use of the botnet, attackers managed to send about 750 unsolicited emails using it. At the same time, more than a quarter of the messages were distributed using household devices.

Devices that are not traditional computers, but entered the botnet, experts from Proofpoint gave the name "thing-bots" (thingbots). They believe that "smart" consumer electronics, capable of connecting to the Internet, is an easy target for hackers, because they do not have the protection systems inherent in computers - primarily anti-spam and anti-virus.

Proofpoint notes that the task for attackers is facilitated by the fact that users do not pay serious attention to the correct configuration of household equipment. Smart consumer electronics can be misconfigured, and owners often choose not to change the simple factory-set password.

Proofpoint claims that the malicious activity it detected in December-January may be "the first proven cyberattack using the Internet of Things." As a rule, the Internet of Things is usually understood as a system of household devices with a common control center that are connected to the network Internet, and storing data in the so-called "cloud".

Systems related to the concept of "Internet of Things" were demonstrated, in particular, at the CES exhibition in Las Vegas, which closed on January 10th. For example, LG and Samsung demonstrated refrigerators, vacuum cleaners and washing machines that can be controlled via SMS. Sometime after CES closed, Google announced it was buying Nest, a company that makes internet-connected thermostats.

According to the forecast of analysts from IDC, published in October last year, by 2020 around the world there will be about 212 billion "things" with access to the Internet.

Other interesting news:

▪ Breathing gets harder

▪ Everyone can develop echolocation in themselves

▪ Greenland ice is melting fast

▪ Retinal scanner for smartphone

▪ Household muon detector

News feed of science and technology, new electronics

Interesting materials of the Free Technical Library:

▪ section of the site Data transfer. Article selection

▪ article Pythagoras. Famous aphorisms

▪ article Why did people need astronomy? Detailed answer

▪ article Orientation with a compass. Travel Tips

▪ article TV as an oscilloscope. Encyclopedia of radio electronics and electrical engineering

▪ article Frequency synthesizer for 27 MHz car radio. Encyclopedia of radio electronics and electrical engineering

Leave your comment on this article:

All languages of this page

Home page | Library | Articles | Website map | Site Reviews