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OG_VPR # 20-21-22-23 During the 1920s, most advocates of sci
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QOTD #15 Stars create energy through the process of fusion.
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Polygamy in Africa has been a popular topic for social resea
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Modern archaeological finds can still contribute much to the
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For some time scientists have believed that cholesterol pla
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Although multi-organ transplants have become more common, scientists a
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Saturn’s giant moon Titan is the only planetary
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In 1996, scientists caused an experimental flood of the Colo
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Country X imposes heavy tariffs on imported manufactured goods. Compan
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In response to the increasing cost of producing energy throu
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QOTD # 1 During an economic depression, it is common
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It is no revelation that people prefer immediate rewards. What is less
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Classical physics defines the vacuum as a state of absence:
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Occupations foster gender differences among workers
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Geologists have long known that the Earth's mantle is hetero
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Historically, Country A has imported much of its wheat from foreign so
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Islamic law is a particularly instructive example of "sacred
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Was Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847) a great composer?
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Kleptoplasty (from the Greek kleptes, meaning thief) is a phenomenon
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