Censorship can be defined as the banning, deleting, or suppressing of text or image that is considered to be objectionable for specific or all audiences.
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The Caspian Sea is the largest lake in the world by volume and is bounded by states of the former Soviet Union (specifically Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan) and Iran. It is considered an endorheic, or terminal lake, because the water never goes to the ocean. Because of this, minerals build up in the water as it evaporates.
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The High Court or Supreme Court is the highest court of most nations. This category is for questions about the highest courts of countries outside the United States, as well as questions of relevant case law, court opinions, and historical issues related to those venues.
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Evanescence is a rock band founded by Ben Moody and Amy Lee in 1995, releasing their first album in 2003. They have sold 15 million albums world wide, and are best known for Amy Lee's powerful vocals and sad lyrics. Their most popular songs include Lithium and My Immortal. Their major label debut Fallen won two Grammy Awards.
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Typical cooking shows are for the purpose of teaching cooking techniques or various recipes. However, some cooking shows are competitive and for entertainment. They used to primarily be set on public television, but have now become a staple on most cable networks as well.
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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was one of the first Russian composers to gain popularity and critical acclaim with an international audience. Of his many masterpieces created during the Romantic period, his most legendary are the ballets "Swan Lake", "The Sleeping Beauty," and "The Nutcracker," and the awe-inspiring "1812 Overture." This category should be used to ask all questions relating to Tchaikovsky.
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All questions concerning tool makers, die makers, mold makers and tool fitters and the work they do including the tools and equipment they use (machines such as lathes, mills, shapers, grinders, saws), as well as the necessary education and training to become one can be found here.
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In the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the fourth book, Harry is entered into a dangerous competition, and must face Voldemort once again.
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Lovebirds are a common household pet. Small and colorful, these birds got their name from the way the snuggle close to each other. Lovebirds can be chirpy, playful, and affectionate pets.
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Kosovo, also known as The Republic of Kosovo, is a state in the Balkan Peninsula. Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia on February 17, 2008, but wasn't officially recognized by the United Nations until September, 26 2013. However, Kosovo is still not recognized as a state by countries like Spain, Greece, Romania, and Slovakia.
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, is a bacteria strain responsible for a variety of difficult to treat infections.
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Loretta Lynn is a singer-songwriter, philanthropist, actress and author. She taught herself to play the guitar. To many in the country music industry, she is considered The First Lady of Country Music. All questions about her life and music can be found here.
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Emphysema is a lung disease in which tissues needed to support the lungs are destroyed. Emphysema is one of the several diseases known collectively as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Emphysema is most often caused by smoking.
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The fictional TV show "Ghost Whisperer" stars Jennifer Love Hewitt, David Conrad, Camryn Mannheim and Jamie Kennedy. Questions should concern the show and its cast - questions concerning Ghosts should be directed to the Ghost category.
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Pseudoephedrine is a stimulant medication used to treat the symptoms of the common cold, sinusitis and nasal congestion. While pseudoephedrine appears in small doses in many popular, over-the-counter decongestants, the product is heavily regulated. Pseudoephedrine's chemical structure is very similar to that of amphetamine, making it a key component in some illegal drugs. Due to the tight regulations, Phenylephrine is often sold as an over the counter substitute.
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The Volvo 850 was a compact luxury car manufactured by the Swedish automaker Volvo from 1992-1997. This model was noted as the first FWD (first wheel drive) car exported by the company to North America.
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The Philippines Ecosystems are tropical in nature. Most of the flora and fauna (plants and animals) is unique compared to those found in the mainland Asia. The areas therein are rain forest and pine forest.
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Hiccups are a harmless yet irksome condition characterized by a contraction of the diaphragm. Hiccups usually go away with simple home remedies, but chronic hiccups may require medical intervention.
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The terms ostomy and colostomy are general descriptive terms that are often used interchangeably though they have different meanings. An ostomy refers to the surgically created opening in the body for the discharge of body wastes. This category will answer questions concerning any of the 14 types of surgical procedures and the equipment designed to accommodate them.
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Sometimes known as the spiny anteater, the echidna is an egg-laying mammal of Australia and New Guinea. It has adapted to living in a variety of habitats, from deserts to mountains, as long as there is a ready source of its favorite food of termites. Questions and answers about echidnas can be found here.
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When it opened in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was the longest suspension bridge world, it's longest span being 1,595 feet. Located in New York, the bridge crosses over the East River. Although it no longer holds the record as longest, it is still well known world wide.
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Asda is a British supermarket headquartered in the Asda House in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The third largest chain in UK, it retails food, general merchandise, toys and clothing and has a mobile telephone network called Asda Mobile.
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The French horn is a brass instrument made of 12 coiled feet of tubing. Sometimes called simply a horn, it is most commonly called a French horn.
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The Story of the Aged Mother is a Japanese folktale about a good son and his aged mother. In this category, you can learn all about this traditional story, from the characters and setting to the theme and moral.
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Denver was awarded a baseball franchise in 1991 and in 1993 the Colorado Rockies were born. They play in the National League's Western Division. Here you can ask questions about the players, the coaches and anything else about the team.
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Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal located on the western edge of the Iberian Peninsula. Lisbon is home to about 2.8 million people.
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Aries (March 21 to April 19) is one of the 12 zodiac signs that outline human personalities based on birth dates.
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Business etiquette is the set of rules of conduct which allows smoother social interactions in a business organization. In particular, office etiquette applies to the interaction between colleagues and how a person behaves in the office.
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The Volkswagen Cabrio was manufactured from 1995 to 2002 as a convertible variant of the Golt. It is a two-door, small family car with a manually-opened soft top. Similar Volkswagen models include the Polo, Jeta, Vento, and Bora.
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Dengue fever is an infectious disease caused by dengue virus that comes from the bite of Aedes aegypti mosquito. Its primary symptoms include muscle and joint pains, skin rashes, headaches and recurring fever.
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