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3 days ago · Alexandra Asanovna Elbakyan (Russian: Алекса́ндра Аса́новна Элбакя́н, born 6 November 1988) is a Kazakhstani computer programmer and creator of the website Sci-Hub, which provides free access to research papers without regard for copyright.
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Genus: Carex. Species: C. alascana. Binomial name. Carex alascana. Boeckeler. Carex alascana is a tussock -forming species of perennial sedge in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to parts of Siberia, Canada, northern parts of the United States and Greenland.
2 days ago · The Great Library of Alexandria in Alexandria, Egypt, was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world. The library was part of a larger research institution called the Mouseion, which was dedicated to the Muses, the nine goddesses of the arts. [10] The idea of a universal library in Alexandria may have been proposed ...
- Any written works
- National library
- Possibly during the reign of Ptolemy II Philadelphus (285–246 BC)
1 day ago · A total of seven chess players have been the chess world number one on the official FIDE rating list since it was first published in July 1971. [1] The first world number one, in July 1971, was Bobby Fischer. In January 1976 Anatoly Karpov became the highest-rated player on the FIDE list, FIDE having dropped Fischer (whose rating was higher ...
2 days ago · Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (born October 13, 1989, Bronx, New York, U.S.) is an American politician and activist who began representing New York’s 14th congressional district (NY-14) in 2019.
2 days ago · Nicholas II (Nikolai Alexandrovich Romanov; [d] 18 May [ O.S. 6 May] 1868 – 17 July 1918) or Nikolai II was the last reigning Emperor of Russia, King of Congress Poland, and Grand Duke of Finland from 1 November 1894 until his abdication on 15 March 1917. During his reign, Nicholas gave support to the economic and political reforms promoted ...
5 days ago · Here is a collection of sites like Wikipedia to consider: 1. Britannica Online (Encyclopedia Britannica) Renowned for its reputable content, Britannica Online offers thoroughly researched articles written by experts in various fields. While it’s more concise compared to the exhaustive details in some Wikipedia articles, Britannica is lauded ...
