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    Taiga (/ˈtaɪɡə/; Russian: тайга́), also known as boreal forest or snow forest, is a biome characterized by coniferous forests consisting mostly of pines...
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  • The Doppler effect (also Doppler shift) is the change in the frequency of a wave in relation to an observer who is moving relative to the source of the...
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  • Look up English or english in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. English usually refers to: English language English people English may also refer to: English...
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    A diuretic (/ˌdaɪjʊˈrɛtɪk/) is any substance that promotes diuresis, the increased production of urine. This includes forced diuresis. A diuretic tablet...
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  • Consigliere (/ˌkɒnsɪliˈɛəri/ KON-sil-ee-AIR-ee, Italian: [konsiʎˈʎɛːre]; plural consiglieri) is a position within the leadership structure of the Sicilian...
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  • Game of the Year (GotY) is an award given to a video game by various award events and media publications that they feel represented the pinnacle of gaming...
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