Logistics refers to the act of coordinating and managing the transfer of goods from a source to a specific destination. Transportation is a vital part of logistics as it requires the use of trucks or ships in moving the goods.
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Hydrocarbons include Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes, Aromatic and Alicyclic compounds.
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Although commonly known as the killer whale, the orca is the largest member of the dolphin family. They are known for their intelligence and presence in aquatic theme parks.
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This category covers questions about Walmart, a grocery retail store subsidiary of Wal-Mart Stores Incorporated. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is the world's largest public corporation by revenue. The company is also the largest private employer in the United States, employing over 2,000,000 people.
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Originally bred to bait bulls in medieval times the bulldog was built to endure rough treatment. Once bull-baiting was outlawed in the 1800's the breed nearly faced extinction. Thanks to many dedicated hobbyists the breed was brought back from the brink and selectively bred into the docile easy-going dog you see today. Questions regarding the care and history of bulldogs are welcome here.
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The first college graduate to be both deaf and blind, Helen Keller later became a noted activist for social causes.
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Kangaroos are pouched marsupials endemic to Australia. Kangaroos can reach a speed of 44 mph, and can jump as far as 30 feet in one bound.
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Ballet is a graceful method of dance that originated in 16th century France. Extremely technical, ballet is characterized by strength, flexibility and beauty. The most skilled ballet dancers use pointe shoes to appear weightless. Ask questions here about ballet techniques, history and famous ballet companies.
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Car sounds are usually an indication of car problems. The best way to eliminate unnecessary car sounds is to bring the car into a certified mechanic for a checkup.
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Ask questions about disease and infections in society and how to cure and prevent outbreaks.
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Magic is the art of entertaining an audience by producing illusions of seemingly impossible acts by using purely natural techniques. A person who practices it is called a magician, an illusionist, or a conjuror.
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The Caravan is a minivan produced by Chrysler Group LLC for its Dodge brand. Since its introduction to the market in 1987, this long wheelbase (LWB) vehicle was manufactured in five generation models.
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A collective noun is the word used to label a group of nouns as a whole. For instance, a group of fish is collectively called a school.
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In early 1800s, ice hockey was developed by British soldiers and immigrants as a variant of the Nordic and Germanic field hockey. By the 1900s, official matches within North America and Europe were held and soon after professional teams were formed.
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Located in western South America, Peru is a country that is bordered by Brazil on the east, by Chile on the south, by Ecuador and Colombia on the north, and by the Pacific Ocean on the west.
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Famous for its size, the great white shark (also known as the great white) is considered a predator of marine mammals. It is known for its size, with the largest believed to exceed six meters (20 feet) in length.
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Ask questions here about the Central European country of Romania and its culture, history, politics, geography and people.
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Concert tours are series of concerts made by artists or a group of artists in different cities, states or countries. Such music events usually take months or even years. Other remarkable music events are music festivals like The Woodstock Festival.
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Interactions between prescription drugs with other drugs, foods, or herbs are considered drug interactions. For most part, these interactions have poor or negative results ranging from drowsiness to seizures.
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The English alphabet history traces its root back to fifth-century Anglo-Saxon runes and Latin alphabets. The combination of the two evolved into the current 26 letters of the English alphabet.
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Caterpillars are the larval form of butterflies and moths and eat leaves voraciously.
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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a classic Christmas story that has been made into dozens of movies and television specials. Scrooge's "Bah, Humbug!" and Tiny Tim's "God bless us, every one!" are a part of the English and American Christmas cultures.
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Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow are the games that started the Pokemon series. The hero is called Red and your mission is to defeat the Elite 4 and collect all the 150 Pokemon with the help of a friend with another version of the game.
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Art and science of structural design. Architectural responsibilities include both feasibility analysis and aesthetic considerations.
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This category is for questions about malware that automatically downloads spyware and infects the users system without the user's knowledge or permission.
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Founded in 1945 after the second world war, the United Nations is the police of the world. Their goals include international security, social progress, equality in human rights, and world peace.
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Chinese language and culture is unique to the mainland Asia. The language is a part of the Sino-Tibetan family of language that has 12 different regional variations, while the culture is represented by the 58 ethnic groups spread across China.
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Wind power is derived from the conversion of wind energy to become a useful form of energy to propel ships, make electricity or pump water. Wind is a renewable source of energy that is widely available and produces no harmful emission during operation.
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Founded by Bill Gates and headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Microsoft is a software giant. Its signature product is the Windows operating system, ubiquitous in the PC world. Ask questions here about the history of the company and its products.
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