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Edward the Elder

Edward the Elder (c. 874 – 17 July 924) was King of the Anglo-Saxons from 899 until his death in 924. He was the elder son of Alfred the Great and his wife Ealhswith. When Edward succeeded to the throne, he had to defeat a challenge from his cousin Æthelwold, who had a strong claim to

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Toshkan River

The Toshkan is a river in the Tien Shan mountains in the border area between China and Kyrgyzstan. It is 345 kilometres (214 mi) long, and has a drainage basin of 8,270 square kilometres (3,190 sq mi) in Kyrgyzstan. The Toshkan has its sources in the At-Bashi range and Kakshaal Too south of the Kyrgyzstani

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Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)

Rivaroxaban, sold under the brand name Xarelto, is a potent anticoagulant (blood thinner) used to treat and prevent blood clots. It belongs to a class of drugs known as Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs). 💉 Unlike older anticoagulants like warfarin, rivaroxaban acts directly on a specific part of the body’s clotting mechanism, offering a more predictable

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Loch Kirkaig

Loch Kirkaig is a freshwater loch located in the Assynt region of the Scottish Highlands. It is a popular destination for fishing and hiking, with the surrounding landscape offering stunning views of the nearby mountains and coastline. The loch is also home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, eagles, and red deer.

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Chronic Wasting Disease

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a progressive, fatal neurodegenerative disease affecting cervids—members of the deer family—including white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk (wapiti), moose, and reindeer. It belongs to a group of disorders known as transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs), which are caused not by bacteria or viruses, but by misfolded proteins called prions. CWD is characterized

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Conneaut, Ohio

Conneaut is a city located in Ashtabula County, along the southern shore of Lake Erie. It is the northeastern most city in the state of Ohio, bordering Pennsylvania and within proximity to the tri-state region of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. Founded in 1799, Conneaut developed as a port and transportation hub, benefiting from its

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