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Paul Cornu

Paul Cornu was a smart man. He built a new flying machine. It used spinning blades to lift up. It was a very early helicopter. He sat in it to fly. Can you imagine flying in one?

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Paul Dacre

Paul Dacre writes for papers. He helps lead a big news team. He worked for a long time. His work tells stories to many people. He is a busy man. Do you like to read news?

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Paul Harvey

Paul Harvey was a man on the radio. He told many stories to people. He spoke to millions of folks every week. His voice was very special. He loved to fly planes too. Do you like to listen to stories?

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Paul Moody (inventor)

Paul Moody made new tools. He made machines to make cloth. These tools used water to work. This helped many people. We can see his name on streets. Do you like tools?

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Paul Otlet

Paul Otlet loved books. He wanted to help people find facts. He made many small cards to hold information. This helped people learn new things. He was a very smart man. Do you like to read books?

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Paul Raymond (publisher)

Paul Raymond was a man in England. He owned many buildings. He also made many magazines. He became very rich. He lived in a big city. Do you know a big city?

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Paul Reuter

Paul Reuter sent news fast. He used birds to carry notes. He also used wires to send news. This helped people know things quickly. He started a big news group. It is still around today. Do you like news?

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Pavel Schilling

Pavel was a smart man. He made a new tool. It used tiny needles to send news. It helped people talk from far away. This was a big deal! Do you like to invent things?

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PayPal

PayPal helps people pay for things online. It is like a digital wallet. You can use it on a computer. It works in many countries. This makes buying things easy. Do you like to shop online?

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PBS

PBS is a place for shows. It shows shows for kids. You can see many fun shows. It helps us learn new things. It is free to watch. Do you like to watch PBS?

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PC-98

This is a special computer. It was made in Japan. Many people used it for work. It could show many Japanese words. It helped people learn and play. Do you like computers?

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PC Card

A PC Card is a small tool. It fits into a laptop. It helps your computer do more. It can add more space for files. It can even help you talk to the web. Do you like using computers?

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PCI Express

Computers use small parts to work. These parts send data very fast. They help your computer show games. They also help with sound. It is like a fast road for info. Do you like fast computers?

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PDF

A PDF is a special file. It holds words and pictures. It looks the same on every screen. This helps us share work. It is very handy! Do you use these files?

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Peak demand

Many people use power at once. This is a busy time. It can happen when it is hot. We use fans and lights. This can make the power go out. We must be careful. Do you use many lights?

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Pedestrian crossing

A crossing is a safe place. It helps you cross a road. You can see white stripes on the ground. These stripes look like a zebra. They help cars see you. It keeps you safe. Do you see a crossing near you?

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Peer-to-peer

Computers can work together. They share things like files. One computer asks for help. Another computer gives help. This makes a big team. It helps many people. Can you share with a friend?

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Pelletizing

We can make small round balls. We squeeze soft stuff into shapes. This can be food for animals. It can also be wood. These small balls are easy to move. It helps us keep things tidy. Do you like small shapes?

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Pemex

Pemex is a big company in Mexico. It finds oil deep in the ground. This oil helps many people. The company belongs to the country. It works hard every day. Do you see oil near you?

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Pencil sharpener

A sharpener helps your pencil. It makes the tip pointy. You turn the pencil inside. It shaves away the wood. This helps you draw well. It is a handy tool! Do you like to draw?

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Pendleton Dudley

Pendleton Dudley wrote stories for news. He helped many big companies. He worked in a large city. He also helped people learn. He was a very busy man. Do you like to write stories?

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Pendulum clock

A pendulum clock tells time. It has a weight that swings. This swing keeps the time right. It helps us know when to work. It is very fun to watch. Can you see it swing?

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Penetrator (aircraft)

Some planes fly very low. They fly low to hide. This helps them stay safe. They can fly far away. These planes do a big job. Do you like big planes?

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Penny-farthing

This is an old bike. It has one very big wheel. It also has one small wheel. The big wheel helps it go fast. It can be hard to ride. Would you like to try it?

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People (magazine)

People is a famous magazine. It tells stories about famous people. You can read it on paper. You can also read it on a phone. It is fun to look at. Do you like stories about stars?

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People's Daily

This is a big newspaper. It is from China. It tells news about the leaders there. People read it to learn things. It is very old. Do you like to read the news?

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Pepper spray

Some spray comes from hot peppers. It can sting your eyes. It makes your eyes close tight. This helps people stay safe. It can also help people escape. It is very strong. Have you ever tasted a spicy pepper?

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PepsiCo

This company makes food and drinks. They make chips and juice too. They sell things all over the world. You might see their snacks at the store. It is a very big business. Do you like snacks?

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Percussion cap

A small cap helps a gun work. It is a tiny metal cup. Inside is a bit of powder. A heavy hammer hits the cap. This makes a spark. The spark starts the fire. It works even in the rain. Do you like learning about old…

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Percy Pilcher

Percy Pilcher was a man who loved flight. He built wings to glide in the air. He even made a plane with an engine. One day, his glider had a bad crash. It was a very sad day. Do you like to fly?

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Periodical literature

Some papers come out on a set schedule. You might see a magazine. You might see a newspaper. These come to you often. They tell us new things. Do you like to read them?

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Peripheral Component Interconnect

A computer has many parts. Some parts fit into slots. These slots help parts talk. You can add sound or web parts. They help your computer work. Do you like computers?

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Periscope

A periscope helps you see. It lets you look around things. You can use it to see over a wall. It can also work in a boat under the water. It is very cool! Can you see through it?

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Perl

Perl is a tool for computers. It helps people write code. It can do many jobs. It helps the internet work well. People use it every day. Do you like computers?

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Personal flotation device

A life jacket helps you stay afloat. You wear it in deep water. It keeps your head above the waves. This helps you stay safe. It is a very good tool. Do you like to swim in water?

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Peter Thiel

Peter Thiel is a man who works with money. He helped start a way to pay for things online. He also helped a big social media site grow. He likes to find new ideas. Do you like to find new things too?

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Petrobras

Petrobras is a big company. It finds oil in Brazil. The company works in the ocean. It helps make fuel for cars. This matters to many people. Do you like to ride in a car?

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Petrol engine

A petrol engine makes power. It uses fuel to run. This helps cars and boats move. It can also run lawn mowers. We use these to go places. It is very cool! Do you like cars?

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Petroleum engineering

Some people help us find oil. They look deep in the ground. They find oil and gas. This helps us get fuel. It is a big job. Do you like to dig?

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Petroleum industry

Oil is a liquid from the ground. It is found deep in rocks. We use it to make fuel. It also helps make plastic. This helps us every day. Can you find oil in the ground?

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Peugeot

Peugeot makes cars. They started a long time ago. First they made tools and bikes. Now they make cars for us. It is a very old company. Do you like cars?

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Pfizer

Pfizer is a big company. It makes medicine for people. It also makes vaccines to keep us safe. They have worked for a long time. This helps many people stay well. Do you take medicine when you are sick?

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Pharmaceutical industry

People make medicine to help us. They find new ways to heal. These tools stop us from getting sick. They can also help us feel better. It is a very big job. Do you take medicine when you are sick?

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Phase modulation

Signals help us talk to far away places. One way uses waves to send a message. The waves change their shape to carry the news. This helps our Wi-Fi work. It is very cool! Do you use Wi-Fi at home?

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Philip Danforth Armour

Philip was a man who sold meat. He built a very big business. He helped make food for many people. He also gave money to help schools. He was a very busy man. Do you like to eat meat?

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Philip Kotler

Philip Kotler is a wise teacher. He writes many books. He helps people learn about business. He also helps people do good things. He wants to make the world better. Do you want to learn too?

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Philips

Philips is a big company. It makes tools to help us stay well. They make things like toothbrushes. They also make tools for doctors. These tools help people get better. Do you use a toothbrush?

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Phil Knight

Phil Knight helps people play sports. He started a big shoe company. It is called Nike. He also helps schools with money. This helps students learn. Do you like to run in good shoes?

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