Although the primary mathematical properties of the middle number at the center of the Lo Shu, and the interrelation of all the other numbers to it, might seem enough to account for the deep fascination which the Lo Shu held for the Old Chinese philosophers, this was actually only a beginning of wonders.

Although Thomas had a deep connection with Wales, he disliked Welsh nationalism.

Although he sympathised with the Greeks, and held a deep mistrust of the defeated Muslims, he was reluctant to support America's involvement in continuing wars far from home.

Although it is a deep and pure red color, spots of laser light are so intense that cameras are typically overexposed and distort their color.

Although the name " Maginot Line " suggests a rather thin linear fortification, the line was quite deep, varying in depth ( i. e., from the border to the rear area ) from between.

Although the deep water off this coast renders navigation relatively easy, there are few natural harbors or safe anchorages.

Although politically largely apathetic, particularly in later life when he displayed a deep distrust of politicians of all hues, he did join the Cambridge University Liberal Club.

Although the constellation lies in the Milky Way and contains many stars, deep sky objects are not prominent.

Although much romanticized by the Left, the Jarrow Crusade marked a deep split in the Labour Party and resulted in no government action.

Although he had been called " crazy " for railing against Ronald Reagan's deep cuts to social programs on the Congress floor, Associated Press political reporter Mike Robinson noted that Washington worked " quietly and thoughtfully " as the time came to pass the act.

Although the F2 cars were good ( and Lauda's test-driving skills impressed March principal Robin Herd ), March's 1972 F1 season was catastrophic and Lauda, in despair and deep debt, briefly contemplated suicide but finally took out yet another bank loan to buy his way into the BRM team in 1973.

Although no part of Manchuria was glaciated during the Quaternary, the surface geology of most of the lower-lying and more fertile parts of the region consists of very deep layers of loess, which have been formed by the wind-born movement of dust and till particles formed in glaciated parts of the Himalayas, Kunlun Shan and Tien Shan, as well as the Gobi and Taklamakan Deserts.

Although there was some disagreement as to the course purpose, Army leaders and the course designers settled on a plan to provide officers with a " broad, deep military education in the science and art of war.

Although they were designated officially to study just the planetary systems of Jupiter and Saturn, the space probes were able to continue their mission into the outer solar system, and they are expected to push through the heliosheath in deep space.

Although visitors might see the canal as a deep waterway in these city centres, its depth is maintained by weirs and the canal is in fact all but dry where it passes through the surrounding countryside.

Sir Michael Atiyah said of Witten, " Although he is definitely a physicist, his command of mathematics is rivaled by few mathematicians ... Time and again he has surprised the mathematical community by a brilliant application of physical insight leading to new and deep mathematical theorems ... he has made a profound impact on contemporary mathematics.

Although many modern listeners believe that the premier song about soul-selling at a crossroads is " Cross Road Blues " by Robert Johnson, the song may be a description of standing at a cross roads and trying to " flag a ride " or hitch-hike ; the sense of foreboding coming from the singer's apprehension of finding himself, a young black man in the 1920s deep south, alone after dark and at the mercy of passing motorists.

Although traditionally reserved for " deep " hibernators such as rodents, the term has been redefined based on specialized metabolic reductions and many experts believe that the processes of daily torpor and hibernation form a continuum.

Although not formally ' counted ' as a doughnut, but also known as ' the Spanish doughnut ', the Spanish ' churro ', which is a deep fried pastry based snack, is long and thin in appearance.

Although he said he had " deep aversion against capital punishment " and in his 1974 campaign proclaimed his opposition to the death penalty, he did not commute three of the death sentences that he had to decide upon during his presidency ( although he did so in several other occasions ), keeping France as the last country in the European Union to apply the death penalty.

Although a deep fade may temporarily erase some of the information transmitted, use of an error-correcting code coupled with successfully transmitted bits during other time instances ( interleaving ) can allow for the erased bits to be recovered.

Although James was not religious in any conventional sense, the story shows a deep spirituality in its treatment of mortality and the transcendent power of unselfish love.

Although deep water corals can form reefs, very little is known about them.

Although other London Underground lines operate fully underground, the Northern line is unusual in that it is a deep-level tube line that serves the outer suburbs of South London yet there is only one station above ground ( Morden tube station ) while the rest of this part of the line is deep below ground.

Although 115 species of fish have been identified in the waters near Clipperton, the only economic activity in the area is tuna fishing.

Although the waters surrounding the Dominican Republic abound with fish, the fishing industry is comparatively undeveloped, and fish for local consumption are imported.

Although most species live in inshore and estuarine waters, 29 species spend their entire life cycles in freshwater.

Although experience of Antarctic or Arctic waters was almost entirely lacking within the 50-strong party, there was very little special training in equipment or techniques before the ship set sail.

Although UNCLOS I was considered a success, it left open the important issue of breadth of territorial waters.

Although they are capable of dives up to 200 m, they generally hunt in shallow coastal waters.

Although favoring brackish waters, it is also found in fresh water and coastal areas from the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario south to the Pee Dee River in South Carolina, and as far east as Nova Scotia.

Although individual nations already protected manta rays, it often migrates through unregulated waters, putting it at increased risk from overfishing.

Although a wide variety of fish are caught in British waters, the English tend to mainly eat only a few species.

Although the nationwide process is fairly simple, Corps approval must be obtained before commencing with any work in waters of the United States.

Although corals exist both in temperate and tropical waters, shallow-water reefs form only in a zone extending from 30 ° N to 30 ° S of the equator.

Although at the same latitude as Montreal in Canada or the Kuril islands in Russia, the area is quite mild throughout the year due to the influence of the Gulf Stream waters, and insolation is remarkably high, though far below the French Riviera on the Mediterranean Southern coast of France.

Although one favorite, " Crème Céleste ", was compounded from white wax, spermaceti, sweet almond oil, and rosewater ; she attached far less importance to creams and emolients, and experimented with a wide variety of facial tonics and waters, from which she apparently expected more results.

Although they have been found at water depths up to, most barnacles inhabit shallow waters, with 75 % of species living in water depths of less than, and 25 % inhabiting the intertidal zone.

Although often confused to be the same river in the city centre, they are quite separate until they join together towards the east of the city to form the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation which heads out towards Maldon before flowing into tidal waters at the Blackwater Estuary.

Although very small, it is of extreme strategic importance, as it enables Japan to claim a Exclusive Economic Zone in the surrounding waters.

Although Atlantic herring are found in the northern waters surrounding the Arctic, they are not considered to be an Arctic species.

Although the German fleet would be smaller, it was likely that an enemy with a world spanning empire would not be able to concentrate all its forces in local waters.

Although Kilwa Island is closer to the western shore, it was allocated to Northern Rhodesia, and consequently Zambia has 58 % of the lake waters, and DR Congo 42 %.

Although they are rare vagrants on the islands of Bass Strait and in northern Tasmania, on the Australian mainland they vary from uncommon to common, appearing almost anywhere following rain or the movement of flood waters.

Although a rare event, rip currents can be deadly for non-swimmers as well: a person standing waist deep in water can be dragged into deeper waters, where they can drown if they are unable to swim and are not wearing a flotation device.

Although slightly overshadowed by the Atlantic coasts of North Cornwall and West Pembrokeshire, both Gower and Bideford Bay nevertheless have several superb breaks — notably Croyde in Bideford Bay and Langland Bay on Gower — and surfing in Gower and Bideford Bay is enhanced by the golden beaches, clean blue waters, excellent water quality and good facilities close by to the main surf breaks.

Although " Wells " has a plural form, it refers to the principal source, the chalybeate spring in the Pantiles ( where the waters were taken ).