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  Madras Native Association 　　Madras Native Association Indian organization Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Madras-Native-Association Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you...
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  Demonetization through the years: A history of making money worthless 　　 　　Now you see it; now you don't.© Nomad_Soul/stock.adobe.comMost paper money today is fiat currency, meaning it has value because users have faith in the government backing it—not in the material it’s made from. And just as the government can giveth, it can taketh away. 　　That’s right: Governments can use a process called demonetization to render bills or coins worthless....
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  Deferred interest: How zero-interest credit cards and promotional rates can cost you 　　 　　Grab a free lunch without getting trapped.© baibaz/stock.adobe.com, © ktsdesign/stock.adobe.com; Photo illustration Encyclopædia Britannica, IncNo-interest financing, often advertised as a 0% annual percentage rate (APR), is a common credit card promotion that lets you make a purchase now and pay it off over time without interest—as long as you qualify and meet the terms. It sounds like a great...
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   The emergency fund ratio: How much should you save for a rainy day? 　　 　　How much money should you keep ready for emergencies?© Francesco Milanese/stock.adobe.com, © goku4501/stock.adobe.com, © zendograph/stock.adobe.com, © nata777_7/stock.adobe.com; Photo illustration Encyclopædia Britannica, IncBuild an emergency fund, they say. It’s one of the basic bits of personal finance advice almost every expert offers. But how much do you need in your emergency fund? As with all things personal finance, how much...
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  common ion effect 　　common ion effect chemistry Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/science/common-ion-effect Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for...
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  White House Chief of Staff 　　 　　Flag of the United States of America A close-up of the flag of the United States of America. (more) White House Chief of Staff United States government Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/White-House-Chief-of-Staff Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article...
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  Filmfare Awards 　　 　　Indian actor Dilip Kumar Bollywood star Dilip Kumar, in 2008, won the first Filmfare award for best actor. He shares the record for most best actor wins (eight) with Shah Rukh Khan. (more) Filmfare Awards movie awards Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/art/Filmfare-Awards Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let...
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  Long-term care insurance: Costs, coverage, and policy types 　　 　　Planning provides security.© Carlo/stock.adobe.comPaying for costly health care in retirement can add financial stress when you least expect it. Although Medicare covers many health needs, individuals who need assistance with daily living due to aging, a chronic illness, or disability may require additional care. Long-term care insurance is designed to cover such needs. 　　The U.S. Department of Health and...
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  Menendez brothers 　　Menendez brothers convicted killers Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lyle-and-Erik-Menendez Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for...
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  Why Do Salmon Die After Spawning? 　　 　　Salmon spawning in Alaska Sockeye salmon swimming upstream during the annual spawning run in the Russian River in the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. (more) Why Do Salmon Die After Spawning? Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/science/Why-Do-Salmon-Die-After-Spawning Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve...
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  Why Are There Different Blood Types? 　　 　　Red blood cells An image of human red blood cells (magnification x4000). (more) Why Are There Different Blood Types? Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/science/Why-Are-There-Different-Blood-Types Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required)...
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  What Causes Allergies? 　　What Causes Allergies? Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/science/What-Causes-Allergies Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your...
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  What Are the Phases of the Moon? 　　 　　Lunar phases Phases of the Moon as it orbits Earth, showing the angle formed by the position of the Moon with respect to the Sun at each phase. (more) What Are the Phases of the Moon? Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/science/What-Are-the-Phases-of-the-Moon Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us...
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  Does It Rain on Other Planets? 　　 　　Venus The planet Venus experiences sulfuric acid rain, but due to the planet's heat, it evaporates before reaching the surface. (more) Does It Rain on Other Planets? Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/science/Does-It-Rain-on-Other-Planets Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article...
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  What Causes Acid Rain? 　　 　　Effects of acid rain Forest dieback caused by acid rain in the Jizera Mountains, Czech Republic. (more) What Causes Acid Rain? Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/science/What-Causes-Acid-Rain Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a...
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  Why Is The Ocean Blue? 　　 　　Sailing the ocean blue Two sailboats on the dark blue waters of the Caribbean Sea, near Sint Maarten, West Indies (more) Why Is The Ocean Blue? Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/science/Why-Is-The-Ocean-Blue Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires...
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  How Are Mountains Formed? 　　 　　Cho La Pass in the Himalayas in Everest National Park, Nepal. The Himalayas were formed by the collision formed by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. (more) How Are Mountains Formed? Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/science/How-Are-Mountains-Formed Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if...
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  Why Is Summer Warmer Than Winter? 　　 　　Seasons in the Northern Hemisphere A diagram of the position of the Earth relative to the Sun during the solstices and equinoxes. (more) Why Is Summer Warmer Than Winter? Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/science/Why-Is-Summer-Warmer-Than-Winter Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve...
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  How Do Clouds Form? 　　 　　Cumulus clouds Rising warm air forms these puffy, low-altitude clouds which sometimes develop into storm clouds. (more) How Do Clouds Form? Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/science/How-Do-Clouds-Form Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a...
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  Why Do Stars Twinkle? 　　 　　Sirius Sirius A and B (lower left) photographed by the Hubble Space Telescope. Sirius A is the brightest star in the night sky. (more) Why Do Stars Twinkle? Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/science/Why-Do-Stars-Twinkle Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this...

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