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  2. Scientific journal - Wikipedia

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    However, their funding bodies may require them to publish in scientific journals. The paper is submitted to the journal office, where the editor considers the paper for appropriateness, potential scientific impact and novelty. If the journal's editor considers the paper appropriate, the paper is submitted to scholarly peer review. Depending on ...

  3. Censorship - Wikipedia

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    The plaster cast of David at the Victoria and Albert Museum has a detachable plaster fig leaf which is displayed nearby. Legend claims that the fig leaf was created in response to Queen Victoria's shock upon first viewing the statue's nudity and was hung on the figure prior to royal visits, using two strategically placed hooks.

  4. On the Origin of Species - Wikipedia

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    On the Origin of Species (or, more completely, On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life) [3] is a work of scientific literature by Charles Darwin that is considered to be the foundation of evolutionary biology. It was published on 24 November 1859. [4]

  5. Research paper mill - Wikipedia

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    In research, a paper mill is a business that publishes poor or fake journal papers that seem to resemble genuine research, as well as sells authorship. [1] [2]In some cases, paper mills are sophisticated operations that sell authorship positions on legitimate research, but in many cases the papers contain fraudulent data and can be heavily plagiarized or otherwise unprofessional.

  6. Valentine's Day - Wikipedia

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    Paper Valentines became so popular in England in the early 19th century that they were assembled in factories. Fancy Valentines were made with real lace and ribbons, with paper lace introduced in the mid-19th century. [70] In 1835, 60,000 Valentine cards were sent by post in the United Kingdom, despite postage being expensive. [71]

  7. Popular culture - Wikipedia

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    Popular culture (also called pop culture or mass culture) is generally recognized by members of a society as a set of practices, beliefs, artistic output (also known as popular art or mass art) [1] [2] and objects that are dominant or prevalent in a society at a given point in time.

  8. Dosa (food) - Wikipedia

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    Masala dosa is a roasted dosa served with potato curry, chutney and sambar, while saada (plain) dosa is prepared with a lighter texture; paper dosa is a thin and crisp version. Rava dosa is made crispier using semolina. [ 17 ]

  9. Radio-frequency identification - Wikipedia

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    A prepaid card is required to open or enter a facility or locker and is used to track and charge based on how long the bike is parked. [citation needed] The Zipcar car-sharing service uses RFID cards for locking and unlocking cars and for member identification. [68] In Singapore, RFID replaces paper Season Parking Ticket (SPT). [69]