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Wikipedia: Sulfur
This site from the Wikipedia Encyclopedia provides information on atomic properties, physical properties and notable characteristics of sulfur can be found on this informative site. Links are provided for additional information.
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Wikipedia: Anton Van Leeuwenhoek
This site from the Wikipedia encyclopedia provides a concise explanation of van Leeuwenhoek's (1632-1723 CE) contribution to the improvement of the microscope and his contributions to cell biology.
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Wikipedia: Venture Capital
This site gives a description of venture capital. Includes links to words that need further clarification.
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Wikipedia: Socialist Party Usa
This site offers an encyclopedia entry on the Socialist Party of the United States.
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Wikipedia: Diamagnetism
Wikipedia.com offers a good introduction to diamagnetism and diamagnetic materials, including discussion of how superconductors exhibit diamagnetic properties.
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Wikipedia: The Meissner Effect
Wikipedia.com offers a wonderful introduction and explanation of the Meissner effect, explaining how this effect qualifies superconduction as a true thermodynamic state of a material.
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Wikipedia: Samarium
This Wikipedia site contains a good deal of information on element 62, Samarium. Includes a definition of the element, characteristics, applications, history, biological role, occurence, and much more. There is also a chart and links...
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Wikipedia: Autumn
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia describes both the Autumn, or Fall, season as well as the reason for the season. Links are provided to information about the equinox and solstice associated with the season as well as a link to...
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Wikipedia: Propaganda
A good overview and description of propaganda. Looks at types, techniques used, theories and models, and propaganda directed at children.
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Wikipedia: Urbanization
This site from the Wikipedia encyclopedia provides a great overview of the term urbanization. It is clearly written and has links to definitions that are unfamiliar to readers. A great starting place to learn about urbanization.
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Wikipedia: Natural Science
Wikipedia defines and explains natural science, which is the study of the universe using the scientific method. Also looks at the branches of natural science and its history.
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Wikipedia: Social Science
This Wikipedia entry looks at social science as a study of relationships between people. It explains the various branches within this category and the methodology and theory of research in the social sciences.
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Wikipedia: Tommy Franks
This is an informative site from Wikipedia about General Tommy Franks, who led the invasion of Iraq in 2003. The site provides information on his early life, education, and military career. Includes links to terms, names, or concepts...
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Wikipedia: Seven Bridges of Konigsberg
This Wikipedia site introduces the seven bridges of Konigsberg problem, a classic graph theory problem solved by the mathematician Euler in the 18th century.
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Wikipedia: Graph Theory
Wikipedia provides an introduction and overview of graph theory. In addition to introducing the basic terms, there are related links to classic problems in graph theory such as the traveling salesman problem and Dijkstra's algorithm.
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Wikipedia: Luther Martin
Describes the life of Luther Martin, a delegate to the Constitutional Convention from Maryland. He did not sign the Constitution, and he later served for many years as the Attorney General of Maryland.
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Wikipedia: William Richardson Davie
A short but detailed entry on this delegate to the Constitutional Convention from North Carolina. He later served as a Governor of the state and is considered to be the founder of the University of North Carolina.
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Wikipedia: Khalil Gibran
Detailed encyclopedia article about the Lebanese writer. Although mainly a biography, it also includes a picture, bibliography of his works, and links to more information.
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Wikipedia: Teapot Dome Scandal
Wikipedia provides good reference material and pictures about this political scandal involving the oil industry during the 1920s.
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Wikipedia: Gravitropism (Geotropism)
Gravitropism (or geotropism) is how a plant responds to gravity. Roots have a positive reaction to gravity and they grow toward it. Stems have a negative reaction and grow away from gravity. Learn more about what happens inside a plant...
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Wikipedia: Microphones
Encyclopedia article on microphones that provides information about kinds of microphones and microphoning techniques. There are also links to microphone manufacturers and additional information.
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Wikipedia: Alphonse Bertillon
On-line encyclopedia provides information pertaining to Alphonse Bertillon's life work and accomplishments, particularly in the area of forensic science.
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Wikipedia: Haitian Creole
A Wikipedia encyclopedia entry on the Haitian Creole language. Includes information about the African and European origins of the language and sample words and phrases. Additional links to a passable online dictionary, Radio France...
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Wikipedia: Urdu Language
A Wikipedia encyclopedia entry with detailed information on Urdu, the language of more than a 100 million people living in Pakistan, India and other parts of the world. Includes a clear explanation of the relationship between Hindi and...