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Library & information science

Dreaming of the Internet on Paper Cards: The Mundaneum

The Mundaneum was a vast index-card archive founded in Brussels by Belgian lawyers Paul Otlet and Henri La Fontaine to gather the world’s knowledge in one place. This article cover

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General knowledge

When Arguments Drag On, Hitler Shows Up: Godwin’s Law

Godwin’s Law is the internet adage that the longer an online discussion grows, the closer the probability of someone comparing others to Nazis or Hitler gets to 1. This article cov

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Earth science

Cooling Cities: Understanding and Responding to Heat Waves

Heat waves are occurring frequently around the world, and their intensity and frequency are steadily increasing. As a result, many people are experiencing health problems, and agri

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General knowledge

CCL (Copyright and Licensing of Creative Works) Explained

CCL (Creative Commons License) lets creators state in advance how their work may be used, so others can use it without asking for permission each time. This article explains the co

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Food & nutrition

Water and Oil as One: Emulsion

An emulsion keeps immiscible liquids together as tiny droplets with the help of emulsifiers. From mayonnaise and milk to butter, this piece walks through O/W and W/O types, Bancrof