“The Knowledge Library”

Knowledge for All, without Barriers…

An Initiative by: Kausik Chakraborty.

“The Knowledge Library”

Knowledge for All, without Barriers……….
An Initiative by: Kausik Chakraborty.

The Knowledge Library

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When Do You Use a Thesaurus?

A thesaurus is a special type of dictionary. It lists words in alphabetical order. A dictionary has definitions that tell what each word means. In a thesaurus, words are listed with synonyms.

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When is Sand not a Solid?

Kinetic sand is mostly sand—98%, in fact. The other 2% is a compound called (poly)dimethylsiloxane. Another word for this compound is dimethicone. You’ll find dimethicone in many household items, like

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New Year Wishes

Have a sparkling New Year! New adventures are around the corner. Happy New Year! May the new year bless you with health, wealth, and happiness.

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Countries of The World

Afghanistan Population 33,332,025 GDP $64.08 Billion GDP / Capita $2,000 Capital City Kabul ISO alpha-2 AF ISO alpha-3 AFG Dialing Code +93 Albania Population 3,038,594

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Mangrove Forest

Young male Bengal Tiger sitting on the forest edge at Sundarban Tiger Reserve, West Bengal, India. Sundarbans is the world’s largest mangrove forest.  Mangrove forests

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Iceland

Iceland Iceland is the least populous country in Europe. Iceland is Europe’s second largest island after Great Britain. Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik, is the northernmost national

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Yugoslavia

Flag of Yugoslavia. Yugoslavia was a federation of states in which Southern Slavic languages were dominant. Yugoslavia literally means “Land of the Southern Slavs.” Between

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Taiwan

New Taipei City, Taiwan. Taiwan is a de facto independent state located off the coast of mainland China, across the Taiwan Strait. Most countries do

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Niagara Falls

The Niagara Falls is a group of three waterfalls, namely the Horseshoe (Canadian) Falls, the Bridal Veil Falls, and the American Falls, that span the

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Berlin Wall

A man ride a bicycle pass the hole in section of ruined Berlin Wall in Germany. The Berlin Wall was built in Berlin, Germany in

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Temples of Bagan, Myanmar

The numerous temples spread across the ancient city of Bagan in the Mandalay Region of Myanmar are impressive and fascinating testament to the Burmese’s religious devotion over

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The Soviet Union

The Soviet Union was the world’s first communist state. The Soviet Union was once the largest country in the world. The Soviet Union was a

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Death Valley

Covering an area of 7,800 sq. km, Death Valley is a desert valley located in Inyo County in the southeastern part of California, United States, close to

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Kabul, Afghanistan

Kabul is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan. It is located in the eastern part of the country, in a narrow valley that is situated

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United Arab Republic

The United Arab Republic (UAR) was a short-lived union between the two Arab states of Egypt and Syria. The idea that the Arabs should be united into one

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Siberia

Siberia is the northernmost region of Asia. Most of the region belongs to the Russian Federation. In fact, it comprises most of Russia’s territory. Siberia’s name comes from

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Most Beautiful Towns in America

The United States is essentially known for its dazzling megalopolises, but a whole array of beautiful small towns also deserve mentioning. Each of these towns’ unique history and culture

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Most Beautiful Towns in America

The United States is essentially known for its dazzling megalopolises, but a whole array of beautiful small towns also deserve mentioning. Each of these towns’ unique history and culture

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Newark, New Jersey

Newark is a big city situated in Essex County in the northeastern portion of the US State of New Jersey. The city serves as one of the country’s

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East Honolulu, Hawaii

East Honolulu is a census-designated place (CDP) situated east of the center of Hawaii’s capital, Honolulu. East Honolulu is the second most populous CDP in Hawaii, composed

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National Calendar

The national calendar based on the Saka Era, with Chaitra as its first month and a normal year of 365 days was adopted from 22 March 1957 along

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शास्त्रीय भाषा (Classical Language)

शास्त्रीय भाषा (Classical Language) के वर्गीकरण का आधार: फरवरी 2014 में संस्कृति मंत्रालय (Ministry of Culture) द्वारा किसी भाषा को ‘शास्त्रीय’ घोषित करने के लिये

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प्रमुख भारतीय पर्यावरण संबंधी संस्थाएँ (Important Indian Environmental Organizations)

केंद्रीय प्रदूषण नियंत्रण बोर्ड (Central Pollution Control Board) यह पर्यावरण, वन और जलवायु परिवर्तन मंत्रालय के तहत एक सांविधिक निकाय है। इसकी स्थापना 1974 में

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Black Friday

Black Friday is characterized by massive sales in malls across the United States. In the United States, Black Friday occurs on the Friday that follows

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