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The most distinctive feature of comets, especially great ones. It is typically directed away from the sun. Ancient and medieval observers frequently described a comet as a broom or sword, depending on the look of the tail. Typically, telescopic comets will exhibit either no tail or one extending a few arc minutes. Naked-eye comets can show a tail extending up to several tens of degrees. Comets can display two basic types of tails: one gaseous and the other largely composed of dust. ...
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A length of rip-stop nylon or plastic which is attached to the kite for visual effect or to cause drag on a single line kite. Also the term to describe the lower end of the spine.
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The next element to be tied in on the Atlantics or, the first on other patterns. Tails can be just about any material either feathers or fur. On the Atlantics, the predominant tail is a crest feather (topping) of the Golden Pheasant. There are often veilings associated with tails.
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The period of time that elapses between the incurrence and settlement of losses under a policy. A "short-tail" insurance product is one where ultimate losses are known and settled comparatively quickly; ultimate losses under a "long-tail" insurance product are sometimes not known and settled for many years.
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