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Origin of names of chemical elements
Each chemical element has its own name and symbol for easy identification.
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History
How did the present day alphabet come about?
The Latin alphabet and many other languages are not simply the result of a whim.
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Technological wonder: The world only 1 company can make this device, China and the US are also 'hands-on'
Photolithography comes from the Latin word for optical printing technique. In the past, people printed with inscriptions on stone. The sheets will be compressed onto the…
Environment
One-third of the world's population will suffer from extreme temperatures like the Sahara by 2070?
For the next 50 years, residents of Latin America, the Middle East, South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia and parts of North America and Europe will have to live with ex…
Biology
Why does the park name tag often have Latin notes?
When we enter the park, we will see that there are signs on each tree. On the name plate, next to the name of the tree written in the language of that country, below is…
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Why does English become the language of science all over the world?
Surprisingly, Western and global scientists used different languages to communicate with each other.
Space science
Naming stars, needing a global campaign
The username must use 4 to 16 Latin characters and has never been reserved for any other celestial body.
World celebrity
Mercedes Sosa: The voice takes Latin Americans through 'Dirty War'
Today, Google Doodle honors Mercedes Sosa, the Argentine folk music singer who has inspired millions of people to pass
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When did perfume come from?
English perfume is perfume, French is parfum which is derived from Latin
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What does rubber molecule have to do with mass migration?
Few people know that rubber was first extracted from a resin in Latin America in 1600 BC.
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How did Latin become a
Although influential to many modern languages, Latin is now thought to be dead.
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The Latin American people are the happiest on the planet
People in 7 of the 10 happiest countries in Latin America, according to a Gallup survey.
1001 mystery
Is there evidence of UFO visiting Earth 300 years ago?
It was recently discovered in the Latin book of mathematics released in 1716 that a strange flying object in the sky was recorded.
1001 mystery
Mystery of the American Pyramid
Speaking of the Great Pyramid, everyone will think of Egypt. In Northern Latin America from Mexico to Nicaragua, there are a number of Pyramids that outstrip the Egyptia…
Archeology
Recovering epic labyrinth over 1,000 years
British researchers successfully restored the lost music of more than 1,000 years ago by finding the book disappeared for a century.