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    In this experiment, all of the subjects were divided into two groups, gamers and non-gamers. In incongruent condition, subjects were presented with pictures of threatening animals (e.g. spiders, snakes etc.) and a conflicting word of the names of animals at the center of the pictures. While in natural condition, subjects were presented with six different types of threatening animals again like in the incongruent condition, but at the center of the picture, instead of conflicting words, there were

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    Bells rang loudly and Shikamaru gulped, smoothing down his hair and fidgeting with his clothing. He paced back and forth and sighed for what seemed like the hundredth time that day. "Okay," Kiba suddenly said. "Calm down!" "I c-can't!" Shikamaru stammered, shaking on the spot as he checked his reflection in the mirror again. He glanced at the clock and gulped again. Ten minutes, he thought. "Ten minutes," Naruto said, nodding in Shikamaru's direction. He stared at all his friends who sent him

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    For my topic I chose to explore biological diversity and ways that it can be destroyed, restored, and maintained. In class, we were taught that diversity is the number of distinct species of animals, insects, plants, etc. that are living in a particular area. We found out that diversity is greater in the tropics and less towards the poles. This is called the Latitude Diversity Gradient and could be due to one or more of three theories. They are the cradle hypothesis that says the area where species

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    KC walked to the edge of the cirrus clouds and jumped. She had already planned her move and was certain it would work. As she fell, she lifted her legs and straitened herself so she would land on her back. The cumulus Clouds were soft. She passed quite a distance into them before they solidified enough to stop her. She never had any doubt they wouldn’t. Gradually she was raised back to the surface. The first obstacle had been overcome. She made her way to the edge of the white fluffy cumulus

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    Southern Gothic literature often incorporates its elements separately without any direct relationship between two of them, namely the grotesque and violence. While many of the Southern Gothic culture and literature explores these elements separately, there are cases where they simultaneously occur. Gillian Flynn is able to effectively incorporate both aspects individually before performing a crossover of the two in her novel Gone Girl. With the use of other aspects (economic downfall and mental instability)

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    Based on definition venomics is the study of the proteome of the venoms. Venomics is a research program started by International society of Toxicology. The aim of this program is to analyze and examine the genomic background of venomic animals using new technologies based on genomics, proteomics and transcriptomics. Venomics throughout their studies showed us that venomous animals can be dangerous and deadly but sometimes can be a treasure of substances and molecules that can be beneficial for drug

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    the capacity to use this ability. From the bottom of the ocean floor to the plains of the windy desert, the variability of these illuminating creatures knows no bounds. When it comes to earthbound animals, certain Arthropods, Mycetophilid Flies, Centipedes, and Millipedes share this ability with Fireflies, Click Beetles, Glow Worms, Railroad Worms, Quantula Stirata and Annelids. Furthermore, there are also animals with these features found within the ocean. The fish included but not limited to are

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    Biology Review Paper

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    Definition of a review paper A review is a comprehensive synthesis of results from a wide and complex set of studies A synthesis of findings rather than ideas. Goal of a review paper is to help readers make sense of all available information Direct quotations rarely found in reviews. Do Not Use! Research reviews focus on primary sources Original scientific experimentation reported in scientific journals The quality of the review depends largely on the comprehensiveness of the literature

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    A Kid’s Guide to Butterflies of Indiana By Elizabeth Zimnawoda 1. Text Introduction As a young Hoosier, you’ve probably noticed a lot of colorful butterflies flying around in your home state of Indiana. Have you ever wondered what the names of these butterflies are and in what areas you can find them? Well, look no further, because this book will give you those pieces of information, along with a bunch of other cool facts! After reading this book, you will be able to identify ten of the most common

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    War In Heaven

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    And There Was War in Heaven: Conflict and Morality in The Mortal Instruments and Daughter of Smoke and Bone Many mythologies and religious doctrines showcase the “War in Heaven” motif to make commentary on internal conflict within the society at the time it was written. Revelation, the final book in the King James Bible, describes Jesus’ victory over the Satanic “Beast” with the help of angels to impart moral commentary and pro-Christian sentiments in an era of persecution and religious divide

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