Mahendrarajah Mithusharan
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Silver
Silver is a chemical element with the symbol Ag (from the Latin word "argentum") and atomic number 47. It is a soft, white, lustrous transition metal, it has the highest electrical conductivity of any element and the highest thermal conductivity of any metal. Silver is commonly extracted from ore by smelting or chemical leaching.
By Mahendrarajah Mithusharanabout a year ago in Education
Gold
Gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au (from Latin: aurum) and atomic number 79, making it one of the higher atomic number elements that occur naturally. In a pure form, it is a bright, slightly reddish yellow, dense, soft, malleable, and ductile metal. A relatively rare element, gold is a precious metal that has been used for coinage, jewelry, and other arts throughout recorded history. In the past, a gold standard was often implemented as a monetary policy, but gold coins ceased to be minted as a circulating currency in the 1930s, and the world gold standard was abandoned for a fiat currency system after 1971. A total of 197,576 tonnes of gold exists above ground, as of 2019.Gold is primarily used in jewelry, but is also used in other applications such as in electronics, medicine, and aerospace. Gold is also used in finance and investment, with gold-backed exchange-traded funds and gold futures contracts being popular options. Gold is also used in industry and in the arts, and is sometimes used as a store of value or a hedge against currency fluctuations and inflation.
By Mahendrarajah Mithusharanabout a year ago in Education
Black hand
The Black Hand, also known as the "Una Mano Nera" or "La Mano Nera" was a criminal society active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, primarily among Italian immigrants in the United States. The society was known for extortion and other racketeering activities, and the use of the "black hand" symbol in its communications to victims.
By Mahendrarajah Mithusharanabout a year ago in Criminal
Slime
Slime is a non-Newtonian fluid that can be made by combining a polymer (such as polyvinyl alcohol or borax) with a liquid (such as water or glue). There are many different types of slime, such as traditional slime made from glue and borax, fluffy slime made from shaving cream and glue, and even edible slime made from food items like Jell-O.
By Mahendrarajah Mithusharanabout a year ago in Education
KGB
The KGB was the main security agency of the Soviet Union from 1954 until its dissolution in 1991. The KGB's main functions were foreign intelligence, counterintelligence, operative-investigatory activities, guarding the State Border of the USSR, and the protection of the leaders of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and of the Soviet state. The agency was a military service and was governed by army laws and regulations, similar to the Soviet Army or MVD Internal Troops. While most of the KGB was located in Moscow, it also had a significant presence in other republics of the Soviet Union, with each republic having its own branch of the KGB.
By Mahendrarajah Mithusharanabout a year ago in Education
Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin is a Russian politician and former intelligence officer who has been the President of Russia since 2000, serving as both President and Prime Minister. He has also been the Chairman of United Russia, the country's ruling party, since 1999. Prior to his political career, Putin served as a KGB agent for 16 years.
By Mahendrarajah Mithusharanabout a year ago in Education
Hitler
Adolf Hitler was a German politician and leader of the Nazi Party. He rose to power as Chancellor of Germany in 1933 and later Führer in 1934. During his dictatorship from 1933 to 1945, he initiated World War II in Europe by invading Poland in September 1939. He was closely involved in military operations throughout the war and was central to the perpetration of the Holocaust.
By Mahendrarajah Mithusharanabout a year ago in Education
World war 2
World War II was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It was the deadliest conflict in human history, with an estimated 50 million to 85 million fatalities worldwide. The war was fought primarily in Europe, but it also involved countries in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The primary axis powers were Germany, Japan, and Italy, while the primary allied powers were the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union. The war began with the invasion of Poland by Germany in September 1939, and it eventually led to the use of nuclear weapons on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945. The war also marked the rise of the Soviet Union and the United States as superpowers, and it resulted in the formation of the United NationsThe events leading up to World War II were complex, but one of the main causes of the war was the aggressive expansion of Germany under its leader, Adolf Hitler. Hitler's goal was to create a "New Order" in Europe, which would be dominated by the German people. He began by annexing Austria in 1938, and then he moved on to invade Czechoslovakia and Poland in 1939. This led to declarations of war from the United Kingdom and France, which marked the official beginning of the war.
By Mahendrarajah Mithusharanabout a year ago in Education
World war 1
World War I, also known as the First World War, was a global war that lasted from 1914 to 1918. It was primarily fought in Europe, but also involved countries from around the world. The war began with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, which led to a chain of events that ultimately led to the mobilization of the vast majority of the world's countries, including all of the great powers, organized into two opposing alliances: the Allies and the Central Powers.
By Mahendrarajah Mithusharanabout a year ago in Education
The Battle for True Love"
Once upon a time, in a kingdom far, far away, there was a brave and chivalrous knight named Sir Theodore. Sir Theodore was known throughout the land for his strength and his honor. He had a heart of gold and always put others before himself.
By Mahendrarajah Mithusharanabout a year ago in Fiction