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  2. Charismatic megafauna - Wikipedia

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    Charismatic species are often used as flagship species in conservation programs, as they are supposed to affect people's feelings more. [2] However, being charismatic does not protect species against extinction; all of the 10 most charismatic species are currently endangered, and only the giant panda shows a demographic growth from an extremely small population.

  3. History of speciation - Wikipedia

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    The scientific study of speciation — how species evolve to become new species — began around the time of Charles Darwin in the middle of the 19th century. Many naturalists at the time recognized the relationship between biogeography (the way species are distributed) and the evolution of species.

  4. Timeline of the evolutionary history of life - Wikipedia

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    The timeline of the evolutionary history of life represents the current scientific theory outlining the major events during the development of life on planet Earth. Dates in this article are consensus estimates based on scientific evidence , mainly fossils .

  5. Quizlet - Wikipedia

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    Also in 2016, Quizlet launched "Quizlet Live", a real-time online matching game where teams compete to answer all 12 questions correctly without an incorrect answer along the way. [15] In 2017, Quizlet created a premium offering called "Quizlet Go" (later renamed "Quizlet Plus"), with additional features available for paid subscribers.

  6. Charismatic authority - Wikipedia

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    For example, Muhammad, who had charismatic authority as "The Prophet" among his followers, was succeeded by the traditional authority and structure of Islam, a clear example of routinization. [citation needed] In politics, charismatic rule is often found in various authoritarian states, autocracies, dictatorships and theocracies.

  7. Outline of chemistry - Wikipedia

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    The following outline acts as an overview of and topical guide to chemistry: . Chemistry is the science of atomic matter (matter that is composed of chemical elements), especially its chemical reactions, but also including its properties, structure, composition, behavior, and changes as they relate to the chemical reactions.

  8. National Historic Chemical Landmarks - Wikipedia

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    The National Historic Chemical Landmarks program was launched by the American Chemical Society in 1992 to recognize significant achievements in the history of chemistry and related professions. [1] The program celebrates the centrality of chemistry. The designation of such generative achievements in the history of chemistry demonstrates how ...

  9. Charisma - Wikipedia

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    In the fields of sociology and political science, psychology, and management, the term charismatic describes a type of leadership. [2] [3] In Christian theology, the term charisma appears as the Spiritual gift (charism) which is an endowment with an extraordinary power given by the Holy Spirit. [4] [5]