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  2. Inverted spectrum - Wikipedia

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    The argument thus states that if we find the inverted spectrum plausible, we must admit that qualia exist (and are non-physical). Some philosophers find it absurd that an "armchair argument" can prove something to exist, and the detailed argument does involve many assumptions about conceivability and possibility, which are open to criticism ...

  3. Purple sulfur bacteria - Wikipedia

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    The purple sulfur bacteria (PSB) are part of a group of Pseudomonadota capable of photosynthesis, collectively referred to as purple bacteria.They are anaerobic or microaerophilic, and are often found in stratified water environments including hot springs, stagnant water bodies, as well as microbial mats in intertidal zones.

  4. Benedict's reagent - Wikipedia

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    Other carbohydrates which produce a negative result include inositol. Benedict's reagent can also be used to test for the presence of glucose in urine, elevated levels of which is known as glucosuria. Glucosuria can be indicative of diabetes mellitus, but Benedict's test is not recommended or used for diagnosis of the aforementioned condition.

  5. Peace symbols - Wikipedia

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    Shalom and salaam mean ' peace ' and are cognates of each other, derived from the Semitic triconsonantal of S-L-M (realized in Hebrew as Š-L-M and in Arabic as S-L-M). The symbol has come to represent peace in the Middle East and an end to the Arab–Israeli conflict. Wall plaques, signs, T-shirts, and buttons are sold with only those words. [89]

  6. Negative binomial distribution - Wikipedia

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    Different texts (and even different parts of this article) adopt slightly different definitions for the negative binomial distribution. They can be distinguished by whether the support starts at k = 0 or at k = r, whether p denotes the probability of a success or of a failure, and whether r represents success or failure, [1] so identifying the specific parametrization used is crucial in any ...

  7. Pseudomonadota - Wikipedia

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    Pseudomonadota (synonym Proteobacteria) is a major phylum of Gram-negative bacteria. [10] Currently, they are considered the predominant phylum within the realm of bacteria. [ 11 ] They are naturally found as pathogenic and free-living (non- parasitic ) genera. [ 11 ]

  8. Purple squirrel - Wikipedia

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    Purple squirrel is a term used by employment recruiters to describe a job candidate with precisely the right education, set of experience, and range of qualifications that perfectly fits a job's requirements. [1] The implication is that over-specification of the requirements makes a perfect candidate as hard to find as a purple squirrel. [2]

  9. These are the pedophile symbols you need to know to protect ...

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    In March, a mother was horrified to find a pedophile symbol on a toy she bought for her daughter. Although the symbol was not intentionally placed on the toy by the company who manufactured the ...