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Wikipedia: Stephen Foster
The life of songwriter Stephen Foster is chronicled in this encyclopedia article from Wikipedia. The article discusses his numerous works and his attempt to make a career as a professional songwriter.
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Wikipedia: Mir
A basic description of the Mir space station is provided on this site from the Wikipedia Encyclopedia. There is also information on the Mir modules. A photo of the space station is included along with several links to additional...
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Wikipedia: Valentina Tereshkova
The achievements of the first woman in space, Valentina Tereshkova, are overviewed in this Wikipedia encyclopedia article.
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Wikipedia: Racquetball
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia on racquetball discusses how it is played, gives some playing strategies, and describes some different kinds of shots. Links are also provided for further information.
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Wikipedia: Founding of Rome
This is the Wikipedia encyclopedia entry for the founding of Rome. Because the exact founding of Rome is unknown, this entry merely presents the most commonly told renditions of the start of Rome.
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Wikipedia: Lao Zi
Information is given on the life, works, and beliefs of Chinese philosopher Lao Zi in this encyclopedia article from Wikipedia. Links are provided throughout for additional information on related subjects.
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Wikipedia: Adaptive Radiation
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia on adaptive radiation discusses what it is, lists some examples, and distinguishes between the three different types of adaptive radiation.
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Wikipedia: Dutch West India Company
This Wikipedia article on the Dutch West India Company discusses its similarities to the Dutch East India Company, its establishment of many colonies and trading posts, its initial success, and the eventual downfall of the company.
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Wikipedia: Jakob Bernoulli
At this site from Wikipedia you can read a brief biography on the life and accomplishments of mathematician Jakob Bernoulli (1654-1705 CE).
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Wikipedia: Marquis De Condorcet
This website from Wikipedia contains a lengthy biography on Marquis de Condorcet (1743-1794 CE) (Antoine-Nicolas Caritat). Content includes information on his early life, his mathematical and political accomplishments, his involvement in...
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Wikipedia: Alexis Clairaut
This site from Wikipedia provides a concise biography on mathematician Alexis Claude Clairaut (1713-1765 CE) gives an overview of his accomplishments. Links are also provided for additional information.
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Wikipedia: Blaise Pascal
A Wikipedia encyclopedia article on Blaise Pascal (1623-1662 CE) gives an overview of his contributions to math and physics. It also discusses hisabadonment of the two subjects for religion.
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Wikipedia: Daniel Bernoulli
Wikipedia offers an overview of the life of mathematician Daniel Bernoulli (1700-1782 CE) focuses primarily on his works and writings. The article also gives information on his relationship with his father.
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Wikipedia: Timeline of Solar System Astronomy
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia provides an in-depth timeline of important events in astronomy relating to the solar system are presented here. Links are also provided for additional information on related subjects.
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Wikipedia: Carbohydrate
This site from Wikipedia provides an encyclopedia article on carbohydrates provides information on their structure. There is also a section on monsaccharides, disacchardies, and polysaccharides, which gives some information about...
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Wikipedia: Mitochondrion
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia on mitochondrion describes its function, structure, the energy conversion process, and its use in genetic studies. An illustration is also provided.
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Wikipedia: Wilhelm Rontgen
This site from the Wikipedia encyclopedia provides a biography on Wilhelm Rontgen discusses his discovery of what became known as x-rays. The article also provides some information on his education and achivements throughout his life.
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Wikipedia: Maya Angelou
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia on Maya Angelou discusses her careers in literature, activism, and screen, and lists her many accomplishments in these areas. Links are also provided for additional information.
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Wikipedia: Spherical Geometry
Wikipedia, a publicly-maintained encyclopedia, provides an explanation of spherical geometry along with a listing of its most important uses.
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Wikipedia: Pluto
Wikipedia, a publicly-maintained encyclopedia, provides an article on the dwarf planet, Pluto, including images, physical characteristics, history of its naming, the planet/dwarf planet debate, and more.
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Wikipedia: Electroencephalogram
This Wikipedia Encyclopedia entry provides a brief explanation of an electroencephalogram test, (EEG). Includes information on the EEG's discovery and use.
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Wikipedia: Stroke
Wikipedia, a publicly-maintained encyclopedia, provides this article on strokes, otherwise known as "cerebrovascular accidents." The article defines a stroke, the difference between an ischemic stroke and a hemorrhagic stroke, stroke...
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Wikipedia: Eli Whitney
This Wikipedia online encyclopedia site offers a brief biography of Eli Whitney (1765-1825 CE), inventor of the cotton gin and many other things. The encyclopedia entry provides many hyperlinks to terms as well as an illustration of...
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Wikipedia: Harbor
This Wikipedia entry provides information on ship harbors while clarifying the difference between harbors and ports. Topics include both natural and artificial harbors. Gives links to places that are examples of different types of harbors.