Maybe it has happened to you: a stranger catches your eye while you peruse the plant identification section of the library, or wander a mossy hillock speckled with Amanita bisporigera, or shuffle a…

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An intellectual biography of Joseph Stalin based on an analysis of what he read

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The Census Bureau added "noise" to its data to protect respondent privacy.

Introducing Legal Concepts for Founders, a free handbook designed to provide a solid foundation of legal knowledge to founders. Level up with expert information about the Core Concepts, Formation, Fundraising, and Hiring.

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• This video is a demo of modular electronics with Pockit as of March 2022, after several upgrades in the recent months based on the community's feedback.

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