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April
**April** (Apr.) is the fourth [month](3641) of the [year](944) in the [Julian](12158) and [Gregorian calendar](12159)s, and comes between [March](468) and [May](469). It is one of four months to have 30 [day](3539)s. April always begins on the same day of the week as [July](402), and additionally, [January](400) in l...
**April** (Apr.) is the fourth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars, and comes between March and May. It is one of four months to have 30 days. April always begins on the same day of the week as July, and additionally, January in leap years. April always ends on the same day of the week as December....
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August
**August** (Aug.) is the eighth [month](3641) of the [year](944) in the [Gregorian calendar](12159), coming between [July](402) and [September](684). It has 31 [day](3539)s. It is named after the Roman emperor Augustus Caesar. August does not begin on the same day of the week as any other month in [common year](3974)s...
**August** (Aug.) is the eighth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, coming between July and September. It has 31 days. It is named after the Roman emperor Augustus Caesar. August does not begin on the same day of the week as any other month in common years, but begins on the same day of the week as February i...
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Art
**Art** is a creative activity. It produces a product, an object. **Art** is a diverse range of human activities in creating visual, performing subjects, and expressing the author's thoughts. The product of art is called a **work of art**, for others to experience. Some art is useful in a practical sense, such as a sc...
**Art** is a creative activity. It produces a product, an object. **Art** is a diverse range of human activities in creating visual, performing subjects, and expressing the author's thoughts. The product of art is called a **work of art**, for others to experience. Some art is useful in a practical sense, such as a sc...
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A
**A** is the first letter of the [English](2843) [alphabet](5892). The small letter, **a**, is used as a lowercase [vowel](32620). ## Overview When it is spoken, ā is said as a long **a**, a [diphthong](12485) of ĕ and y. A is similar to [Alpha](88806) of the [Greek alphabet](18065). That is not surprising, because ...
**A** is the first letter of the English alphabet. The small letter, **a**, is used as a lowercase vowel. ## Overview When it is spoken, ā is said as a long **a**, a diphthong of ĕ and y. A is similar to Alpha of the Greek alphabet. That is not surprising, because it means the same sound. "Alpha and Omega" (the las...
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Air
**Air** is the [Earth](219)'s [atmosphere](350724). Air is a [mixture](3257) of many gases and tiny dust particles. It is the clear [gas](3283) in which living things live and breathe. It has an indefinite shape and [volume](895). It has [mass](513) and [weight](7956), because it is [matter](50759). The weight of air c...
**Air** is the Earth's atmosphere. Air is a mixture of many gases and tiny dust particles. It is the clear gas in which living things live and breathe. It has an indefinite shape and volume. It has mass and weight, because it is matter. The weight of air creates atmospheric pressure. There is no air in outer space. Ea...
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Autonomous communities of Spain
[Spain](219832) is divided in 17 parts called **autonomous communities**. _Autonomous_ means that each of these autonomous communities has its own [executive](100530), legislative, and judicial powers. These are similar to, but _not_ the same as, states in the [United States](219587) of America, for example. Spain has...
Spain is divided in 17 parts called **autonomous communities**. _Autonomous_ means that each of these autonomous communities has its own executive, legislative, and judicial powers. These are similar to, but _not_ the same as, states in the United States of America, for example. Spain has fifty smaller parts called pr...
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Alan Turing
**Alan Mathison Turing** ([London](460), 23 June 1912 – [Wilmslow](753470), [Cheshire](19225), 7 June 1954) was an [English](17307) [mathematician](14844) and computer scientist. He is known as the father of [computer science](110). He was born in [Maida Vale](179337), London. ## Early life Turing was born in Maida V...
**Alan Mathison Turing** (London, 23 June 1912 – Wilmslow, Cheshire, 7 June 1954) was an English mathematician and computer scientist. He is known as the father of computer science. He was born in Maida Vale, London. ## Early life Turing was born in Maida Vale, London. His father came from a Scottish merchant family....
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Alanis Morissette
**Alanis Nadine Morissette** (born June 1, 1974) is a Grammy Award-winning [Canadian](444053)-[American](27105) [singer](15324) and [songwriter](31817). She was born in [Ottawa](3838), [Canada](219589). She began singing in Canada as a teenager in 1990. In 1995, she became popular all over the world. As a young child ...
**Alanis Nadine Morissette** (born June 1, 1974) is a Grammy Award-winning Canadian-American singer and songwriter. She was born in Ottawa, Canada. She began singing in Canada as a teenager in 1990. In 1995, she became popular all over the world. As a young child in Canada, Morissette began to act on television, inclu...
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Adobe Illustrator
***Adobe Illustrator*** is a computer program for making [graphic design](34185) and [illustration](178466)s. It is made by Adobe Systems. Pictures created in _Adobe Illustrator_ can be made bigger or smaller, and look exactly the same at any size. It works well with the rest of the products with the Adobe name. ## Hi...
***Adobe Illustrator*** is a computer program for making graphic design and illustrations. It is made by Adobe Systems. Pictures created in _Adobe Illustrator_ can be made bigger or smaller, and look exactly the same at any size. It works well with the rest of the products with the Adobe name. ## History It was first...
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Andouille
**Andouille** is a type of [pork](7751) [sausage](710). It is spicy (hot in [taste](13407)) and smoked. There are different kinds, all with different combinations of pork [meat](4646), [fat](19532), intestines (tubes going to the [stomach](13746)), and [tripe](178165) (the wall of the stomach). Other sorts are "French...
**Andouille** is a type of pork sausage. It is spicy (hot in taste) and smoked. There are different kinds, all with different combinations of pork meat, fat, intestines (tubes going to the stomach), and tripe (the wall of the stomach). Other sorts are "French andouille" and "German andouille"; they are less spicy than...
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Farming
Farming is growing crops and keeping animals for [food](280) and [raw materials](47140). Farming is a significant part of [agriculture](71284). ## History Farming began in different parts of the world, independently; There were at least 11 separate centers of origin. Rice was [domesticated](31600) in China between 1...
Farming is growing crops and keeping animals for food and raw materials. Farming is a significant part of agriculture. ## History Farming began in different parts of the world, independently; There were at least 11 separate centers of origin. Rice was domesticated in China between 11,500 and 6,200 BC with the earlie...
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Arithmetic
In [mathematics](467), **arithmetic** is the basic study of [number](528)s. The four basic arithmetic operations are [addition](286359), [subtraction](286359), [multiplication](286359), and [division](286359), although other operations such as [exponentiation](286359) and [roots](286359) are also studied in arithmetic....
In mathematics, **arithmetic** is the basic study of numbers. The four basic arithmetic operations are addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, although other operations such as exponentiation and roots are also studied in arithmetic. Other arithmetic topics includes working with negative numbers, fraction...
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Addition
- _Not to be confused with [building extension](930769)s which are also called additions._ In [mathematics](467), **addition**, represented by the symbol , is an operation which combines two mathematical objects together into another mathematical object of the same type, called the [sum](8574). Addition can occur with...
- _Not to be confused with building extensions which are also called additions._ In mathematics, **addition**, represented by the symbol , is an operation which combines two mathematical objects together into another mathematical object of the same type, called the sum. Addition can occur with simple objects such as n...
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Australia
**Australia**, officially the **Commonwealth of Australia**, is an island country and [sovereign state](195252) located in the [southern hemisphere](12161), in [Oceania](2032). Its [capital city](1968) is [Canberra](4742), and its largest city is [Sydney](4743). It is mostly a desert country. Australia is the [sixth b...
**Australia**, officially the **Commonwealth of Australia**, is an island country and sovereign state located in the southern hemisphere, in Oceania. Its capital city is Canberra, and its largest city is Sydney. It is mostly a desert country. Australia is the sixth biggest country in the world by land area, and is par...
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American English
**American English**, or **US English**, is the [dialect](21596) of [English](2843) that is spoken in the [United States](219587). It is different from other types of English like [British English](83). Most types of American English came from local dialects in [England](3047). During the 18th and 19th centuries, pronu...
**American English**, or **US English**, is the dialect of English that is spoken in the United States. It is different from other types of English like British English. Most types of American English came from local dialects in England. During the 18th and 19th centuries, pronunciation changed less in America than in ...
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Aquaculture
**Aquaculture** is the [farming](19) of [fish](285), [shrimp](41154), abalones, [algae](21914), and other [seafood](12378). Aquaculture supplies fish, such as [catfish](85711), [salmon](20095), and [trout](18972). It was developed a few thousand years ago in [China](120). Aquaculture supplies over 20% of all the sea...
**Aquaculture** is the farming of fish, shrimp, abalones, algae, and other seafood. Aquaculture supplies fish, such as catfish, salmon, and trout. It was developed a few thousand years ago in China. Aquaculture supplies over 20% of all the seafood harvested. Fish farming has been practiced, in some parts of the wor...
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Abbreviation
An **abbreviation** is a shorter way to write a word or phrase. People use abbreviations for words that they write a lot. ## In English The [English language](2843) occasionally uses the [apostrophe](20731) mark ' to show that a word is written in a shorter way, but some abbreviations do not use this mark. ### Borro...
An **abbreviation** is a shorter way to write a word or phrase. People use abbreviations for words that they write a lot. ## In English The English language occasionally uses the apostrophe mark ' to show that a word is written in a shorter way, but some abbreviations do not use this mark. ### Borrowed Latin phrases...
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Angel
In many mythologies and [religion](653)s, an **angel** is a good [spirit](753). The word angel comes from the [Greek](4606) word _angelos_ which means "messenger". Angels appear frequently in the [Old Testament](11272), the [New Testament](11265), [Qur'an](4449) and [Aqdas](378777). Different references to angels thro...
In many mythologies and religions, an **angel** is a good spirit. The word angel comes from the Greek word _angelos_ which means "messenger". Angels appear frequently in the Old Testament, the New Testament, Qur'an and Aqdas. Different references to angels throughout the Bible suggest different kinds and ranks of ange...
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Ad hominem
**Ad hominem** is a Latin word for a type of [argument](30012). It is a word often used in [rhetoric](21758). Rhetoric is the science of speaking well, and convincing other people of your [idea](18603)s. Translated to English, _ad hominem_ means _against the person_. In other words, when someone makes an ad hominem, t...
**Ad hominem** is a Latin word for a type of argument. It is a word often used in rhetoric. Rhetoric is the science of speaking well, and convincing other people of your ideas. Translated to English, _ad hominem_ means _against the person_. In other words, when someone makes an ad hominem, they are attacking the perso...
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Native American
**Native Americans** (also called **Aboriginal Americans**, **American Indians**, **Amerindians**, or **Indigenous peoples of the Americas**) are the [indigenous peoples](64843) and their descendants, who were in the [Americas](227444) before the [Europeans](216) arrived. ## Name The people are sometimes called **Ind...
**Native Americans** (also called **Aboriginal Americans**, **American Indians**, **Amerindians**, or **Indigenous peoples of the Americas**) are the indigenous peoples and their descendants, who were in the Americas before the Europeans arrived. ## Name The people are sometimes called **Indians**, but that may be co...
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Apple
An **apple** is a sweet, edible [fruit](293) that is usually red or green. The tree (***[Malus](190009) spp.***) is grown worldwide. The fruit is low-cost, popular, and common all over the earth & taste is fruity. The apple tree comes from southern [Kazakhstan](11232); [Kyrgyzstan](21874); [Uzbekistan](21532); [Turkey...
An **apple** is a sweet, edible fruit that is usually red or green. The tree (***Malus spp.***) is grown worldwide. The fruit is low-cost, popular, and common all over the earth & taste is fruity. The apple tree comes from southern Kazakhstan; Kyrgyzstan; Uzbekistan; Turkey; and northwestern part of China. Apples have...
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Abrahamic religions
The **Abrahamic religions** are a group of religious communities of faith that claim descent from the [religion](219593) of the ancient [Israelites](9720) and the worship of the [God](95993) of [Abraham](24304). The Abrahamic religions are [monotheistic](12437). The term derives from patriarch [Abraham](24304), a major...
The **Abrahamic religions** are a group of religious communities of faith that claim descent from the religion of the ancient Israelites and the worship of the God of Abraham. The Abrahamic religions are monotheistic. The term derives from patriarch Abraham, a major biblical figure from The Hebrew Bible. The major Abra...
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Algebra
**Algebra** (from [Arabic](8522): الجبر, transliterated "al-jabr", meaning "completion") is a part of [mathematics](467). It uses [variable](8460)s to represent a value that is not yet known or can be replaced with any value. When an [equals sign](90420) (=) is used, this is called an [equation](8335). A very simple eq...
**Algebra** (from Arabic: الجبر, transliterated "al-jabr", meaning "completion") is a part of mathematics. It uses variables to represent a value that is not yet known or can be replaced with any value. When an equals sign (=) is used, this is called an equation. A very simple equation using a variable is: . In this ex...
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Atom
An **atom** is an extremely small piece of [matter](50759). All normal matter – everything that has [mass](513) – is made of atoms. This includes [solid](4058)s, [liquid](7870)s, and [gas](3283)es. The atom cannot be broken to parts by [chemistry](108), so people once thought it was the smallest piece of matter that co...
An **atom** is an extremely small piece of matter. All normal matter – everything that has mass – is made of atoms. This includes solids, liquids, and gases. The atom cannot be broken to parts by chemistry, so people once thought it was the smallest piece of matter that could exist. There are over 100 different kinds o...
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Astronomy
**Astronomy** is the [scientific study](700) of celestial bodies. It is a major branch of [space science](1227874). [Star](3017)s, [galaxies](314), [planet](639)s, [moon](2900)s, [asteroid](51)s, [comet](168)s and [nebula](96972)e are studied, as are [supernovae explosions](24914), gamma ray bursts, and [cosmic microwa...
**Astronomy** is the scientific study of celestial bodies. It is a major branch of space science. Stars, galaxies, planets, moons, asteroids, comets and nebulae are studied, as are supernovae explosions, gamma ray bursts, and cosmic microwave background radiation. Astronomy includes the development, physics, chemistry,...
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Architecture
**Architecture** is the process of [design](8150)ing [structure](21702)s and [building](6081)s. It uses both [art](6) and [engineering](2816). Examples include houses, [church](142)es, [hotel](19364)s, [office](18121) buildings, roads, [tunnel](8152)s and [bridge](5010)s. Architecture is the [profession](26135) of an ...
**Architecture** is the process of designing structures and buildings. It uses both art and engineering. Examples include houses, churches, hotels, office buildings, roads, tunnels and bridges. Architecture is the profession of an architect. Usually, a person must study at an institution of higher education (universit...
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Anatomy
**Anatomy** is the [study](23574) of the bodies of people and other animals. Anatomy is the study of the inside of the body and outside the body. Anatomy notes the position and structure of organs such as [muscles](13744), [glands](33809) and [bones](15304). A person who studies anatomy is an anatomist. The history of...
**Anatomy** is the study of the bodies of people and other animals. Anatomy is the study of the inside of the body and outside the body. Anatomy notes the position and structure of organs such as muscles, glands and bones. A person who studies anatomy is an anatomist. The history of anatomy dates back to 1600 BC when ...
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Asteroid
An **asteroid** is a minor planet that orbits within the inner [solar system](800). It is a small object in the [Solar System](800) that travels around the [Sun](44408). It is like a [planet](639) but smaller. They range from very small (smaller than a car) to 600 miles (1000 km) across. A few asteroids have an [astero...
An **asteroid** is a minor planet that orbits within the inner solar system. It is a small object in the Solar System that travels around the Sun. It is like a planet but smaller. They range from very small (smaller than a car) to 600 miles (1000 km) across. A few asteroids have an asteroid moon. The name "asteroid" m...
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Afghanistan
## Infobox (country) - **conventional long name**: Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan - **common name**: Afghanistan - **image flag**: Flag of Taliban.svg - **flag caption**: Flag - **image coat**: Arms of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.svg - **alt coat**: Coat of Arms of the Islamic Emirate - **symbol type**: Emblem ...
## Infobox (country) - **conventional long name**: Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan - **common name**: Afghanistan - **image flag**: Flag of Taliban.svg - **flag caption**: Flag - **image coat**: Arms of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.svg - **alt coat**: Coat of Arms of the Islamic Emirate - **symbol type**: Emblem ...
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Angola
**Angola**, officially the **Republic of Angola**, is a country in southern Africa. It shares borders with [Namibia](8250) in the south, the [Democratic Republic of the Congo](34328) in the north, and [Zambia](15643) in the east. Its west border touches the [Atlantic Ocean](1936). Its coastline is 1600 kilometers. Ango...
**Angola**, officially the **Republic of Angola**, is a country in southern Africa. It shares borders with Namibia in the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the north, and Zambia in the east. Its west border touches the Atlantic Ocean. Its coastline is 1600 kilometers. Angola's capital is Luanda. The countr...
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Argentina
**Argentina**, officially the **Argentine Republic**, is a country in [South America](1989). Argentina is the second-largest [country](121) in [South America](1989) and the eighth-largest country in the world. [Spanish](6432) is the most spoken language, and the official language, but many other languages are spoken. ...
**Argentina**, officially the **Argentine Republic**, is a country in South America. Argentina is the second-largest country in South America and the eighth-largest country in the world. Spanish is the most spoken language, and the official language, but many other languages are spoken. There are minorities speaking I...
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Austria
**Austria** (, ; ), officially the **Republic of Austria** ( ), is a country in [Central Europe](45118). Around Austria are the countries of [Germany](219828), [Czech Republic](6439), [Slovakia](3467), [Hungary](3462), [Slovenia](3468), [Italy](363), [Switzerland](2161), and [Liechtenstein](3465). The people in Austr...
**Austria** (, ; ), officially the **Republic of Austria** ( ), is a country in Central Europe. Around Austria are the countries of Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein. The people in Austria speak German, a few also speak Hungarian, Slovenian and Croatian. The c...
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Armenia
**Armenia** (, _Hayastān_), officially the **Republic of Armenia**, is a landlocked country located in the Armenian Highlands in the [Caucasus](44000), spanning [Eastern Europe](45071) and [Western Asia](46436). ## History The [Hittites](72611) and [Hayasa-Azzi](70971) may have played a significant role in the ethni...
**Armenia** (, _Hayastān_), officially the **Republic of Armenia**, is a landlocked country located in the Armenian Highlands in the Caucasus, spanning Eastern Europe and Western Asia. ## History The Hittites and Hayasa-Azzi may have played a significant role in the ethnicity of Armenians. It has an ancient cultural...
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Archaeology
**Archaeology**, or **archeology**, is the study of the human [past](13989). It looks at remains and objects left by the people who lived long ago. These remains may include old [coin](162)s, [tool](158772)s, [building](6081)s, and inscriptions. Archaeologists, the people who study archaeology, use these remains to und...
**Archaeology**, or **archeology**, is the study of the human past. It looks at remains and objects left by the people who lived long ago. These remains may include old coins, tools, buildings, and inscriptions. Archaeologists, the people who study archaeology, use these remains to understand how people lived. ## Fiel...
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Application
The word **application** has several uses. - In [medicine](3793), 'application' means putting some [drug](9089) or ointment usually on the [skin](772) where it is absorbed into the [human body](353). - In computer software, an application is a type of [program](2957) which is designed for a particular function. Examp...
The word **application** has several uses. - In medicine, 'application' means putting some drug or ointment usually on the skin where it is absorbed into the human body. - In computer software, an application is a type of program which is designed for a particular function. Example: word processing. It is most used ...
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Animal
**Animals** (or **Metazoa**) are living creatures with [many cells](21995) that make up the kingdom **Animalia**. Animals get their energy from other living things. Usually, they eat them or are [parasites](30270). Animals, [plants](628), [fungi](11614), and some other living things have complex cells, so they are gro...
**Animals** (or **Metazoa**) are living creatures with many cells that make up the kingdom **Animalia**. Animals get their energy from other living things. Usually, they eat them or are parasites. Animals, plants, fungi, and some other living things have complex cells, so they are grouped together as eukaryotes. The ...
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Acceleration
**Acceleration** is a measure of how [fast](791) [velocity](898) changes. Acceleration is the change of velocity [divided](56429) by the change of [time](3219). Acceleration is a [vector](3662), and therefore includes both a [size](5526) and a [direction](5547). **Acceleration** is also a change in speed and direction....
**Acceleration** is a measure of how fast velocity changes. Acceleration is the change of velocity divided by the change of time. Acceleration is a vector, and therefore includes both a size and a direction. **Acceleration** is also a change in speed and direction. There is: Speed (a scalar quantity) (uses no directio...
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Black pudding
**Black pudding** is an English name for zwarte pudding. It is [food](280) made by [cooking](146) down the [blood](2950) of any [mammal](525) (usually [pig](14167)s or [cattle](5450)) with meat, fat or filler until it is thick enough to congeal (become firm or solid) when cooled. ## Types of black pudding In [Great ...
**Black pudding** is an English name for zwarte pudding. It is food made by cooking down the blood of any mammal (usually pigs or cattle) with meat, fat or filler until it is thick enough to congeal (become firm or solid) when cooled. ## Types of black pudding In Great Britain, blood sausage is called "black puddin...
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Boot device
A **boot device** is used to start a [computer](112). It is named after a [boot](70) which fits on the [foot](1018172). The word bootstrap is also closely related, and means, to use something simpler to get something more complex to make itself work better. It comes from the English phrase "pull yourself up by your o...
A **boot device** is used to start a computer. It is named after a boot which fits on the foot. The word bootstrap is also closely related, and means, to use something simpler to get something more complex to make itself work better. It comes from the English phrase "pull yourself up by your own bootstraps." Before ...
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Boot
A **boot** is a type of [footwear](4712) that protects the [foot](1018172) and [ankle](19503). Boots are higher and larger than [shoe](4711)s and sandals. Some boots are high enough to protect the [calves](3033) (lower part of the leg) as well. Some boots are held on with _bootstraps_ or _bootlaces_. Some also have *...
A **boot** is a type of footwear that protects the foot and ankle. Boots are higher and larger than shoes and sandals. Some boots are high enough to protect the calves (lower part of the leg) as well. Some boots are held on with _bootstraps_ or _bootlaces_. Some also have **spats** or _gaiters_ to keep water out. Mo...
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Bankruptcy
**Bankruptcy** is a [legal process](426) which happens when a person or an organization does not have enough [money](479) to pay all of its [debt](19145)s. Legally they are [insolvent](511476). Where it is a person who cannot pay their debts, the person's creditors may ask the court to appoint a _trustee in bankruptc...
**Bankruptcy** is a legal process which happens when a person or an organization does not have enough money to pay all of its debts. Legally they are insolvent. Where it is a person who cannot pay their debts, the person's creditors may ask the court to appoint a _trustee in bankruptcy_. This is a professional acco...
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Breakfast sausage
**Breakfast sausage** is a type of fresh [pork](7751) [sausage](710) made from [season](6276)ed [ground](39558) [meat](4646) mixed with [bread](4475) crumbs. Breakfast sausage has a blander flavor than many other types of sausage, such as British or Italian-style sausages. ## History of breakfast sausages The journey...
**Breakfast sausage** is a type of fresh pork sausage made from seasoned ground meat mixed with bread crumbs. Breakfast sausage has a blander flavor than many other types of sausage, such as British or Italian-style sausages. ## History of breakfast sausages The journey of breakfast sausages began centuries ago in Eu...
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Browser
A **browser** is a name given to any animal, usually a herbivorous [mammal](525), which eats leaves and [shrub](21014)s rather than [grass](19907). It is contrasted with [grazer](218889)s, which eat grass.
A **browser** is a name given to any animal, usually a herbivorous mammal, which eats leaves and shrubs rather than grass. It is contrasted with grazers, which eat grass.
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Beekeeping
**Beekeeping** or **apiculture** is the [farming](19) of honeybees. ## Uses The keeping of bees is usually, and has been in the past, for [honey](13963). That is becoming less true. Instead, it is more used for [crop](11502) [pollination](38118) and other products. These are wax and [propolis](64929). There is only ...
**Beekeeping** or **apiculture** is the farming of honeybees. ## Uses The keeping of bees is usually, and has been in the past, for honey. That is becoming less true. Instead, it is more used for crop pollination and other products. These are wax and propolis. There is only one queen bee in each hive and she is bigg...
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British English
**British English** is the [dialect](21596) of [English](2843) that is spoken in the [United Kingdom](856). It is different in some ways from other types of English such as [American English](28). British English is widely spoken in most countries that were once part of the [British Empire](23677). ## Use in other cou...
**British English** is the dialect of English that is spoken in the United Kingdom. It is different in some ways from other types of English such as American English. British English is widely spoken in most countries that were once part of the British Empire. ## Use in other countries American English is used in the...
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Being
- _Being is also a [present tense](351533) part of to be_ The word **being** means a living person or [animal](62). ‘Human being’ means the same as ’person’. [Men](5504), [women](5505), and [child](7681)ren are human beings. Some people write stories or make [movie](3486)s about beings from other [planet](639)s. Most...
- _Being is also a present tense part of to be_ The word **being** means a living person or animal. ‘Human being’ means the same as ’person’. Men, women, and children are human beings. Some people write stories or make movies about beings from other planets. Most religions talk about supernatural beings, for example ...
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Beijing
**Beijing** is the capital of the [People's Republic of China](600). The city used to be known as **Peking**. It is in the northern and eastern parts of the country. Having more that 21 million residents, it is one of the most populous capital cities in the world. The city of Beijing has played a very important role ...
**Beijing** is the capital of the People's Republic of China. The city used to be known as **Peking**. It is in the northern and eastern parts of the country. Having more that 21 million residents, it is one of the most populous capital cities in the world. The city of Beijing has played a very important role in the ...
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Bottle
A **bottle** is a [container](1988) used to carry [liquid](7870)s. Bottles can have many different sizes. Bottles are usually made of [glass](304) or [plastic](646). Drinks such as [milk](3398), [wine](935), [lemonade](7315), [soft drink](53042)s, and [water](939) are often put into bottles. Other liquids put into bott...
A **bottle** is a container used to carry liquids. Bottles can have many different sizes. Bottles are usually made of glass or plastic. Drinks such as milk, wine, lemonade, soft drinks, and water are often put into bottles. Other liquids put into bottles include chemicals like bleach or detergent, and some kinds of med...
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Berry
The word **berry** is used for many different kinds of small [fruit](293)s that have many seeds and can be used as food. Some examples are [raspberry](15724), [strawberry](231262), sutberry, lingonberry and [blueberry](15742). When [botanists](102) talk about _berries_, they mean a simple [fruit](293) produced from a ...
The word **berry** is used for many different kinds of small fruits that have many seeds and can be used as food. Some examples are raspberry, strawberry, sutberry, lingonberry and blueberry. When botanists talk about _berries_, they mean a simple fruit produced from a single ovary. They sometimes call this _true berr...
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Boil
**Boil** might mean: - [Boiling](53680), heating a liquid to the point where it turns into gas - [Boil](747219), a type of _[Staphylococcal infection](370304)_
**Boil** might mean: - Boiling, heating a liquid to the point where it turns into gas - Boil, a type of _Staphylococcal infection_
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Beard
A **beard** is the [hair](359) growing on the lower part of a [man](5504)'s [face](4061). The hair that grows on the upper [lip](40778) of some men is a [mustache](500). When a man has hair only below the lower lip and above the chin, it is called a [soul patch](50007). Some men have a lot of hair and a big beard, a...
A **beard** is the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face. The hair that grows on the upper lip of some men is a mustache. When a man has hair only below the lower lip and above the chin, it is called a soul patch. Some men have a lot of hair and a big beard, and some have very little. In the modern world, m...
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Black
In light, **black** is the complete absence of all [color](2083). It is a shade. In painting, however, black [pigment](52033) is the combination of all colors. In [heraldry](70021), black is called "sable". It is the opposite of [white](7877). No color can have the same level of dark pigmentation without turning itself...
In light, **black** is the complete absence of all color. It is a shade. In painting, however, black pigment is the combination of all colors. In heraldry, black is called "sable". It is the opposite of white. No color can have the same level of dark pigmentation without turning itself into black. It appears as a dark ...
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Bubonic plague
**Bubonic plague** is the best-known form of the disease plague caused by the bacterium _[Yersinia pestis](57032)_. The name _bubonic plague_ is specific for this form of the disease, which enters through the skin, and travels through the [lymphatic system](54954). The plague was spread by [flea](3523)s on rats. This ...
**Bubonic plague** is the best-known form of the disease plague caused by the bacterium _Yersinia pestis_. The name _bubonic plague_ is specific for this form of the disease, which enters through the skin, and travels through the lymphatic system. The plague was spread by fleas on rats. This method of spreading diseas...
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Biology
**Biology** is the [science](700) that studies [life](425), [living things](5812), and the [evolution](8740) of life. Living things include [animal](62)s, plants, fungi (such as [mushroom](20676)s), and microorganisms such as [bacteria](10861) and [archaea](24960).
**Biology** is the science that studies life, living things, and the evolution of life. Living things include animals, plants, fungi (such as mushrooms), and microorganisms such as bacteria and archaea.
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Botany
**Botany** is the study of plants. It is a [science](700). It is a branch of [biology](101). It is also called plant biology, and sometimes phytology. Scientists who study botany are called botanists. They study how plants work. ## Branches of botany - [Agronomy](69568)—Applying plant science to crop production - [B...
**Botany** is the study of plants. It is a science. It is a branch of biology. It is also called plant biology, and sometimes phytology. Scientists who study botany are called botanists. They study how plants work. ## Branches of botany - Agronomy—Applying plant science to crop production - Bryology—Mosses, liverwor...
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Belgium
**Belgium** (officially the **Kingdom of Belgium**; , , ) is a [country](121) in [Western Europe](45219). Its capital, [Brussels](3422), is the home of many organizations, including the [European Union](2132) and [NATO](24563). Belgium is bordered by the [Netherlands](3463) in the north, [Germany](219828) to the east, ...
**Belgium** (officially the **Kingdom of Belgium**; , , ) is a country in Western Europe. Its capital, Brussels, is the home of many organizations, including the European Union and NATO. Belgium is bordered by the Netherlands in the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeast and France to the south. Belgi...
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Brazil
**Brazil**, officially the **Federative Republic of Brazil**, is a [country](121) in [South America](1989). It is the [world](219)'s fifth largest country by area, and the seventh largest by population. The country has about 212 million people. The capital of Brazil is [Brasília](19841). Brazil was named after [brazilw...
**Brazil**, officially the **Federative Republic of Brazil**, is a country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country by area, and the seventh largest by population. The country has about 212 million people. The capital of Brazil is Brasília. Brazil was named after brazilwood, which is a tree that once g...
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Britain
**Britain** may mean: - [Great Britain](3051), a large island with the countries of England, Scotland and Wales - The [United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland](856), a sovereign state in Europe with Great Britain and the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland. - The realm of the [Monarchy of the Unite...
**Britain** may mean: - Great Britain, a large island with the countries of England, Scotland and Wales - The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a sovereign state in Europe with Great Britain and the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland. - The realm of the Monarchy of the United Kingdom, compr...
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Chemistry
**Chemistry** is the [science](700) that studies what everything is made of and how it changes. It looks at [matter](50759), which is anything that takes up space. Chemistry tries to understand how matter is built, how it behaves, and how it can change. Chemistry explores how tiny particles called [atom](47)s and [mole...
**Chemistry** is the science that studies what everything is made of and how it changes. It looks at matter, which is anything that takes up space. Chemistry tries to understand how matter is built, how it behaves, and how it can change. Chemistry explores how tiny particles called atoms and molecules come together, br...
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Compound
**Compound** may refer to: ## Architecture and built environments - Compound (enclosure), a group of buildings that has a shared purpose, usually inside a fence or wall - Compound (fortification), a type of the above with defensive structures - Compound (migrant labour), a hostel for migrant workers - The Compoun...
**Compound** may refer to: ## Architecture and built environments - Compound (enclosure), a group of buildings that has a shared purpose, usually inside a fence or wall - Compound (fortification), a type of the above with defensive structures - Compound (migrant labour), a hostel for migrant workers - The Compoun...
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Computer science
<div class="thumb tright"> <div class="thumbinner" style="width:300px;"> <div class="thumbcaption"> Computer science deals with the theoretical foundations of computation and practical techniques for their application.</div> </div> </div> **Computer science** is the [science](700) of [information](3609). Computer scie...
<div class="thumb tright"> <div class="thumbinner" style="width:300px;"> <div class="thumbcaption"> Computer science deals with the theoretical foundations of computation and practical techniques for their application.</div> </div> </div> **Computer science** is the science of information. Computer scientists study di...
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Computer
A **computer** is a [machine](7240) that uses [electronics](3659) to input, process, store, and output [data](2958). Data is information such as numbers, words, and lists. Input of data means to read information from a keyboard, a storage device like a hard drive, or a [sensor](131145). The computer processes or change...
A **computer** is a machine that uses electronics to input, process, store, and output data. Data is information such as numbers, words, and lists. Input of data means to read information from a keyboard, a storage device like a hard drive, or a sensor. The computer processes or changes the data by following the instru...
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Chinese
**Chinese** might mean: - Anything related to the country of [China](120) - [Chinese people](441446), the people of China - [Chinese language](949) - [Chinese characters](29156), the symbols used to write the Chinese and Japanese languages
**Chinese** might mean: - Anything related to the country of China - Chinese people, the people of China - Chinese language - Chinese characters, the symbols used to write the Chinese and Japanese languages
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Continent
A **continent** is a large area of the [land](20961) on [Earth](219) that is joined. There are no strict rules for what land is considered a continent, but in general the Earth is known to have seven continents; these being, [Africa](1942), [Antarctica](1976), [Asia](1994), [Europe](216), [North America](557), [South A...
A **continent** is a large area of the land on Earth that is joined. There are no strict rules for what land is considered a continent, but in general the Earth is known to have seven continents; these being, Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Oceania or Australia ## Statistics |colspa...
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Classical element
The [Greek](13444) **classical elements** are fire, air, water, and earth. In Greek [philosophy](590), [science](700) and [medicine](3793), these make up a whole. - Fire is both hot and dry. - Air is both hot and wet. - Water is both cold and wet. - Earth is both cold and dry. The image below has two squares on top o...
The Greek **classical elements** are fire, air, water, and earth. In Greek philosophy, science and medicine, these make up a whole. - Fire is both hot and dry. - Air is both hot and wet. - Water is both cold and wet. - Earth is both cold and dry. The image below has two squares on top of each other. The corners of on...
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China
**China** ( [Pinyin](63142): Zhōngguó) is a [cultural](3476) [region](14436), an [ancient](26891) [civilization](16146), and a [nation](3328) in [East Asia](32118). Geographically, China’s longest river is the [Yangtze River](20414), which runs through mega cities and is home to many [species](19654). It is the world’s...
**China** ( Pinyin: Zhōngguó) is a cultural region, an ancient civilization, and a nation in East Asia. Geographically, China’s longest river is the Yangtze River, which runs through mega cities and is home to many species. It is the world’s third longest river. ## Origins The first recorded use of the word "China" i...
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Country
A **country** is a distinct [territory](156768) with defined [border](21682)s, boundaries, [people](4037) and [government](312). Most countries are [sovereign states](195252) while [others](101527) make up one part of a larger state. The people that live in a country are referred to as a [nation](3328). The government ...
A **country** is a distinct territory with defined borders, boundaries, people and government. Most countries are sovereign states while others make up one part of a larger state. The people that live in a country are referred to as a nation. The government that runs the country is called the state. The people who liv...
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Colchester
**Colchester** is a [city](144) in the northern part of the [English](3047) [county](52443) of [Essex](7322). It has a [population](4037) of 130,245 people. People believe that Colchester is the oldest [Roman](24298) town in England. ## History Before Roman times, Colchester was _Camulodunon_. This is a [Celtic](2408...
**Colchester** is a city in the northern part of the English county of Essex. It has a population of 130,245 people. People believe that Colchester is the oldest Roman town in England. ## History Before Roman times, Colchester was _Camulodunon_. This is a Celtic name that came from Camulos. Camulos was the Celtic god...
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Cartography
**Cartography** is making [map](7647)s. It is part of [geography](296). How people make maps is always changing. In the past, maps were drawn by hand, but today most printed maps are made using [computer](112)s and people usually see maps on computer screens<nowiki/>. Someone who makes maps is called a cartographer. M...
**Cartography** is making maps. It is part of geography. How people make maps is always changing. In the past, maps were drawn by hand, but today most printed maps are made using computers and people usually see maps on computer screens<nowiki/>. Someone who makes maps is called a cartographer. Making a map can be as ...
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Creator
A **creator** is a person who creates something. In some [religion](653)s ([Judaism](219593), [Christianity](219595), [Islam](219592)) [God](305) (or [Allah](17263) meaning **the God** in [Arabic](8522)) is the most important and original creator of the whole [universe](858) - including [Man](502310) who is made "in h...
A **creator** is a person who creates something. In some religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam) God (or Allah meaning **the God** in Arabic) is the most important and original creator of the whole universe - including Man who is made "in his image" (see Genesis) to observe it and control it like God. The idea that a...
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Contact network
**Contact network** may mean: - Creative network - [Social network](5431) - [Power network](3493)
**Contact network** may mean: - Creative network - Social network - Power network
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Chorizo
**Chorizo** is a [pork](7751) (pig-meat) [sausage](710) which people first made in the [Iberian Peninsula](51945). It is made with large pieces of fatty pork, [chili pepper](29187) and [paprika](132535). The special [taste](13407) of this sausage comes from the mild Spanish paprika in it. In the [western hemisphere](2...
**Chorizo** is a pork (pig-meat) sausage which people first made in the Iberian Peninsula. It is made with large pieces of fatty pork, chili pepper and paprika. The special taste of this sausage comes from the mild Spanish paprika in it. In the western hemisphere, the Mexican and Caribbean types are better known. Thes...
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Creativity
**Creativity** is the ability of a person or group to make something new and useful or valuable, or the [process](202920) of making something new and useful or valuable. It happens in all areas of life - science, art, literature and music. As a personal ability, it is difficult to measure. The reason is that we don't ...
**Creativity** is the ability of a person or group to make something new and useful or valuable, or the process of making something new and useful or valuable. It happens in all areas of life - science, art, literature and music. As a personal ability, it is difficult to measure. The reason is that we don't understand...
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Catharism
The **Cathar** faith was a version of [Christianity](219595). They were usually considered [Gnostics](86409). The word 'Cathar' comes the Greek word _katharos_ meaning 'unpolluted' (from Tobias Churton, _The Gnostics_) or "the pure ones". They used [Bible translations](239649) in the language people spoke. Most other...
The **Cathar** faith was a version of Christianity. They were usually considered Gnostics. The word 'Cathar' comes the Greek word _katharos_ meaning 'unpolluted' (from Tobias Churton, _The Gnostics_) or "the pure ones". They used Bible translations in the language people spoke. Most other Western Christians used a Bi...
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Cosmology
**Cosmology** is the branch of [astronomy](48) that deals with the [universe](858). [NASA](24512) defines cosmology as "The study of the structure and changes in the present universe". Another definition of cosmology is "the study of the universe, and humanity's place in it". Modern cosmology is dominated by the [Big...
**Cosmology** is the branch of astronomy that deals with the universe. NASA defines cosmology as "The study of the structure and changes in the present universe". Another definition of cosmology is "the study of the universe, and humanity's place in it". Modern cosmology is dominated by the Big Bang theory, which bri...
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Church (building)
A **church** is a [building](6081) that was constructed to allow people to meet to [worship](51910) together. These people are usually [Christians](219595), or influenced by Christianity. Some other non-Christian religious groups also call their religious buildings churches, most notably [Scientology](76527). The foll...
A **church** is a building that was constructed to allow people to meet to worship together. These people are usually Christians, or influenced by Christianity. Some other non-Christian religious groups also call their religious buildings churches, most notably Scientology. The following description is about Roman Cat...
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City
A **city** is a place where many people live close together. A city has many buildings and streets. It has houses, [hotel](19364)s, [condominium](413806)s, and apartments for many people to live in, shops where they may buy things, places for people to work, and a government to run the city and keep law and order in t...
A **city** is a place where many people live close together. A city has many buildings and streets. It has houses, hotels, condominiums, and apartments for many people to live in, shops where they may buy things, places for people to work, and a government to run the city and keep law and order in the city. People liv...
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Cooking
**Cooking** is a process to make [food](280) ready to eat by [heat](5761)ing it. ## Methods Cooking is often done in a [kitchen](7430) using a [stove](299707) or an [oven](7868). It can also be done over a [fire](9476) (for example, over a [campfire](31568) or on a [barbecue](36265)). The heat for cooking can be mad...
**Cooking** is a process to make food ready to eat by heating it. ## Methods Cooking is often done in a kitchen using a stove or an oven. It can also be done over a fire (for example, over a campfire or on a barbecue). The heat for cooking can be made in different ways. It can be from an open fire that burns wood or...
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Chat
To **chat** is to **talk** about ordinary things that are not usually very important. However, important issues can also classify as “chat”, for instance when organising gatherings, meetings or events, such as air show attendance. A person can chat with another person, or to many people. People also use this word now ...
To **chat** is to **talk** about ordinary things that are not usually very important. However, important issues can also classify as “chat”, for instance when organising gatherings, meetings or events, such as air show attendance. A person can chat with another person, or to many people. People also use this word now ...
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Cup
A **cup** is any kind of [container](1988) used for holding liquid and drinking. These include: 1. [teacup](402465) 1. [paper cup](325577) **Cup** may also mean: 1. [Measuring cup](117017), a measuring instrument for liquids and powders, used primarily in cooking 1. [Cup (unit)](809797), a customary unit of volume a...
A **cup** is any kind of container used for holding liquid and drinking. These include: 1. teacup 1. paper cup **Cup** may also mean: 1. Measuring cup, a measuring instrument for liquids and powders, used primarily in cooking 1. Cup (unit), a customary unit of volume and measure 1. Cancer of unknown primary origin, ...
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Crime
A **crime** (or **misdemeanor** or **felony**) is an act done by a person which is against the [law](426)s of a [country](121) or region. A person who does this is called a **criminal.** The basic idea of what things are called "crimes" is that they are thought to be things that might cause a problem for another perso...
A **crime** (or **misdemeanor** or **felony**) is an act done by a person which is against the laws of a country or region. A person who does this is called a **criminal.** The basic idea of what things are called "crimes" is that they are thought to be things that might cause a problem for another person. Things like...
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Time Cube
**Time Cube** was a personal [website](908) created in 1997 by Otis Eugene Ray. On that website, Ray explained his [theory of everything](226544), known as "Time Cube". It described the planet [Earth](219) as having a [cubic](180) [symmetry](40839), and [time](3219) as rotating four "corners". He also said that all of ...
**Time Cube** was a personal website created in 1997 by Otis Eugene Ray. On that website, Ray explained his theory of everything, known as "Time Cube". It described the planet Earth as having a cubic symmetry, and time as rotating four "corners". He also said that all of modern physics is wrong. Scientists reject these...
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Census of Marine Life
The **Census of Marine Life** was a ten-year survey of [life](425) in the [ocean](103595)s, starting in [2000](4022). Its head was Ron O'Dor of Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It used data from researchers all over the world. More than 70 [nation](3328)s were involved and over a [billion](467299) ...
The **Census of Marine Life** was a ten-year survey of life in the oceans, starting in 2000. Its head was Ron O'Dor of Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It used data from researchers all over the world. More than 70 nations were involved and over a billion US dollars were spent on it. It was a majo...
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Maize
**Maize** or **Indian corn** (called **corn** in some countries) is _Zea mays_, a member of the [grass](19907) [family](34890) _Poaceae_. It is a [cereal](855580) [grain](4772) which was first grown by people in ancient [Central America](3596). Approximately 1 billion tonnes are harvested every year. However, little of...
**Maize** or **Indian corn** (called **corn** in some countries) is _Zea mays_, a member of the grass family _Poaceae_. It is a cereal grain which was first grown by people in ancient Central America. Approximately 1 billion tonnes are harvested every year. However, little of this maize is eaten directly by humans. Mos...
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Civics
**Civics** is the study of [government](312). It most often refers to studying government in high school to prepare to be a good citizen. In college, civics is usually called [political science](100355). Since a [city](144) has the most unsimple government problems, the word for this study is like that for city. Th...
**Civics** is the study of government. It most often refers to studying government in high school to prepare to be a good citizen. In college, civics is usually called political science. Since a city has the most unsimple government problems, the word for this study is like that for city. Theories of civics can be ...
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Calculus
**Calculus** is a branch of [mathematics](467) that describes [continuous change](228051). There are two different types of calculus. **Differential calculus** divides (_differentiates_) things into small (_different_) pieces, and tells us how they change from one moment to the next, while **integral calculus** joins ...
**Calculus** is a branch of mathematics that describes continuous change. There are two different types of calculus. **Differential calculus** divides (_differentiates_) things into small (_different_) pieces, and tells us how they change from one moment to the next, while **integral calculus** joins (_integrates_) th...
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Coin
A **coin** is a piece of metal that is used as [currency](2140), or money. The earliest coins were in [Lydia](653226), in what is [Turkey](2860) today, in 7th Century BC. They were made from [electrum](935664), an [alloy](4362) found in riverbeds. Most people use coins as [currency](2140). They usually have lower valu...
A **coin** is a piece of metal that is used as currency, or money. The earliest coins were in Lydia, in what is Turkey today, in 7th Century BC. They were made from electrum, an alloy found in riverbeds. Most people use coins as currency. They usually have lower value than banknotes. Most are made in government mints....
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Conceptual metaphor
A **conceptual metaphor** or **cognitive metaphor** is a [metaphor](510) which refers to one domain (group of ideas) in terms of another. For example, treating [quantity](3543) in terms of [direction](5547): 1. _Prices are rising_. 1. _I attacked every weak point in his argument_. (Argument as war rather than enquiry o...
A **conceptual metaphor** or **cognitive metaphor** is a metaphor which refers to one domain (group of ideas) in terms of another. For example, treating quantity in terms of direction: 1. _Prices are rising_. 1. _I attacked every weak point in his argument_. (Argument as war rather than enquiry or search for truth). 1....
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Crust
**Crust** is a piece of [bread](4475) where the edge where it is harder and darker. Crust can also mean: - Crust (geology) - the outer solid layer of a planet such as the Earth but other planets also. - On Earth the crust can be divided into: - [continental crust](77166) on which the land of the planet Earth sits ...
**Crust** is a piece of bread where the edge where it is harder and darker. Crust can also mean: - Crust (geology) - the outer solid layer of a planet such as the Earth but other planets also. - On Earth the crust can be divided into: - continental crust on which the land of the planet Earth sits - oceanic cru...
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Comedy
**Comedy** (from ), in modern times, is an entertainment with generally funny content. It is able to make people laugh. This definition was used for [theatre](819) [plays](6257), and was first used in Ancient Greece. Aristotle defined this as “Comedy is, as we have said, an imitation of characters of a lower type- not,...
**Comedy** (from ), in modern times, is an entertainment with generally funny content. It is able to make people laugh. This definition was used for theatre plays, and was first used in Ancient Greece. Aristotle defined this as “Comedy is, as we have said, an imitation of characters of a lower type- not, however, in th...
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Comet
A **comet** is a [ball](3541) of mostly [ice](3611) that moves around in [outer space](2899). Comets are often described as "dirty snowballs". They are very different from [asteroid](51)s. The [orbital inclination](395859)s of comets are usually high and not near the [ecliptic](100297) where most [solar system](800) o...
A **comet** is a ball of mostly ice that moves around in outer space. Comets are often described as "dirty snowballs". They are very different from asteroids. The orbital inclinations of comets are usually high and not near the ecliptic where most solar system objects are found. Most of them are long-period comets and...
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Cytology
**Cytology** is the study of the [cell](130418)s, especially their appearance and [structure](21702). Cells are the small parts that make up all living things, and their effects on each other and their [environment](13637). There are two types of cells. [Prokaryotic](54681) cells do not have a clear and easy-to-see [n...
**Cytology** is the study of the cells, especially their appearance and structure. Cells are the small parts that make up all living things, and their effects on each other and their environment. There are two types of cells. Prokaryotic cells do not have a clear and easy-to-see nucleus, and do not have a membrane, or...
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Christian
A **Christian** () is a [person](502310) who believes in [Christianity](219595), an [Abrahamic](43) [monotheistic](12437) [religion](653). Christianity is mostly about the [life](425) and teachings of Jesus Christ, in the [Bible](2866)'s [New Testament](11265) and interpreted or [prophesied](43853) in the [Hebrew Bible...
A **Christian** () is a person who believes in Christianity, an Abrahamic monotheistic religion. Christianity is mostly about the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, in the Bible's New Testament and interpreted or prophesied in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. Christianity is the world's largest religion, with 2.1 billi...
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Cheese
**Cheese** is a [dairy product](19471) that is made from [milk](3398) from many different animals' milk. There are many types of cheese, such as [cheddar](5637), [Swiss](45365), and [provolone](451899). Many things affect the [form](63408), [texture](58643), color and [flavor](3940) of a cheese. These include the milk...
**Cheese** is a dairy product that is made from milk from many different animals' milk. There are many types of cheese, such as cheddar, Swiss, and provolone. Many things affect the form, texture, color and flavor of a cheese. These include the milk (cow or goat), if the milk has been pasteurized, the amount of butter...
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Constitution
The **constitution** of a [country](121) (or a [state](798)) is a special type of [law](426) [document](76829) that tells how its [government](312) is supposed to work. Every country has its own constitution, it tells how the country's [leader](3616)s are to be chosen and how long they get to stay in [office](18121), h...
The **constitution** of a country (or a state) is a special type of law document that tells how its government is supposed to work. Every country has its own constitution, it tells how the country's leaders are to be chosen and how long they get to stay in office, how new laws are made and old laws are to be changed or...
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Circle
A **circle** is a round, [two-dimensional](45131) shape. All [point](4372)s on the edge of the circle are at the same [distance](203) from the center. The point on the side. Mathematicians use the letter for the length of a circle's radius. The center of a circle is the point in the very middle. It is often written a...
A **circle** is a round, two-dimensional shape. All points on the edge of the circle are at the same distance from the center. The point on the side. Mathematicians use the letter for the length of a circle's radius. The center of a circle is the point in the very middle. It is often written as . The diameter (meani...
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Capitalization
**Capitalization** ([North America](557)n spelling), or **capitalisation** ([British](83) spelling), is a process to make one [letter](6309) or more uppercase. The first letter of a [sentence](7721) is capitalised in many [language](419)s, as are the first letters of [proper noun](644)s such as names of people and plac...
**Capitalization** (North American spelling), or **capitalisation** (British spelling), is a process to make one letter or more uppercase. The first letter of a sentence is capitalised in many languages, as are the first letters of proper nouns such as names of people and places. In German, however, all nouns are capit...
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Cuba
**Cuba** is an island country in the [Caribbean Sea](15220). The country is made up of the big [island](367) of Cuba, the [Isla de la Juventud](51047) island (_Isle of Youth_), and many smaller islands. [Havana](20032) is the capital city of Cuba. It is the largest city. The second largest city is [Santiago de Cuba](41...
**Cuba** is an island country in the Caribbean Sea. The country is made up of the big island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud island (_Isle of Youth_), and many smaller islands. Havana is the capital city of Cuba. It is the largest city. The second largest city is Santiago de Cuba. In Spanish, the capital is called "La...
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Cube
A **cube** is a type of [polyhedron](60176) with all [right angle](676)s and whose [height](348), [width](937) and [depth](204) are all the same. It is a type of [rectangular prism](217813), which is itself a type of [hexahedron](21996). A cube is one of the simplest [mathematical shape](21986)s in space. Something th...
A **cube** is a type of polyhedron with all right angles and whose height, width and depth are all the same. It is a type of rectangular prism, which is itself a type of hexahedron. A cube is one of the simplest mathematical shapes in space. Something that is shaped like a cube can be called _cubic_. Surface area of c...
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Cost of living
**Cost of living** is the amount of [money](479) it costs just to live in a certain place. It is measured using a list of things people need, like [food](280) and [housing](4900). [Governments](312) measure cost of living to give [welfare](308544) (money or benefits for poor people) and to set [minimum wage](58700). W...
**Cost of living** is the amount of money it costs just to live in a certain place. It is measured using a list of things people need, like food and housing. Governments measure cost of living to give welfare (money or benefits for poor people) and to set minimum wage. When the cost of living is higher than people can...
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