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acid rain
Precipitation containing sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides emitted by human activities results in the deposition of acid in waterways and soil, leading to losses in animal and plant diversity.
fado
This melancholic style of singing rose from the cafés of Portugal to achieve prominence on the international world music scene.
John Dewey
This American philosopher and educator reformulated the philosophy of pragmatism and championed progressivism in education.
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