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Engineer known as the inventor of time zones: Who is Sandford Fleming?
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Engineer known as the inventor of time zones: Who is Sandford Fleming?

We have compiled the adventure from past to present of Sandford Fleming, who pioneered a great development by finding the standard time system after he missed a train due to the confusion in the clocks, as well as an engineer for the railways.

America's first professional female astronomer named the comet her discovered: Who is Maria Mitchell?
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America's first professional female astronomer named the comet her discovered: Who is Maria Mitchell?

Let's read about the life of Maria Mitchell, the first professional astronomer who grew up in a family that values education and who developed herself with the support of her parents and made her mark by discovering a comet.

The scientist who first discovered the telomere and the telomerase enzyme: Who is Elizabeth Blackburn?
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The scientist who first discovered the telomere and the telomerase enzyme: Who is Elizabeth Blackburn?

We have compiled the details of the life of Elizabeth Blackburn, a molecular biologist and biochemist who pioneered the important discoveries she contributed to the world of genetic science and crowned them with her well-deserved Nobel Prize.

What is lucid dream; Who defined this type of dream?
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What is lucid dream; Who defined this type of dream?

Lucid dreaming is dreams in which a person is conscious that they are dreaming. In various studies, dreams are categorized with different evaluations such as their purpose, origin, and nature.

What is Fayum mummy portraits?
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What is Fayum mummy portraits?

Fayum portrait is a name given to portrait paintings on wooden boards placed on the head of mummified corpses in the 1st and 3rd centuries in Egypt.

He is known all over the world for his paintings about Istanbul: Who is Fausto Zonaro?
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He is known all over the world for his paintings about Istanbul: Who is Fausto Zonaro?

At a time when his hopes of proving himself as an artist in Europe are dashed, his wife, a very enterprising young woman, moves to Istanbul. Zonaro arrives in Istanbul 2 months after his wife, under extremely difficult conditions.

Actor among the best of the TV and cinema industry: Who is Tommy Lee Jones?
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Actor among the best of the TV and cinema industry: Who is Tommy Lee Jones?

We wrote about the career and private life of actor and director Tommy Lee Jones, who was trained for acting, which he dreamed of after a difficult childhood, and was crowned with awards by showing outstanding performances in many TV series and movies.

The author who writes to be understood but is very difficult to understand: Who is James Joyce?
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The author who writes to be understood but is very difficult to understand: Who is James Joyce?

Joyce said of his novel Ulysses, "I have put so many puzzles and mysteries in it that scholars will argue for years what I mean, which is the only way to ensure my immortality."

He painted like a postcard: who is Dmitry Krutous?
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He painted like a postcard: who is Dmitry Krutous?

Dmitry Krutous was born in the USSR into a family of musicians. After graduating from high school, he completed his military service in the army. 

Japanese painter, embellisher and engraver: Who is Katsushika Hokusai?
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Japanese painter, embellisher and engraver: Who is Katsushika Hokusai?

His picture book becomes a source of inspiration in European art. Impressionists, Symbolists, Nabis, painters such as James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Vincent Van Gogh, Klimt, and Cubists are influenced by Hokusai's work.

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