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Oboe  — Research Starter

The oboe is a distinctive woodwind instrument known for its double reed mechanism and rich, expressive sound. Measuring just over 2 feet in length, the oboe has deep historical roots, with evidence of…

Oberon (moon)  — Research Starter

Oberon is the second-largest and outermost moon of Uranus, measuring about 945 miles (1,520 kilometers) in diameter. It is primarily composed of ice and rock, with a heavily cratered surface that…

Nursery rhyme  — Research Starter

Nursery rhymes are rhythmic poems or songs designed to entertain and educate young children, primarily aiding in their language acquisition. Originating from various cultures over centuries, most…

Nuer people  — Research Starter

The Nuer people are an ethnic group primarily located in South Sudan, particularly within the Sudd region, characterized by its swampy flood plains created by the White Nile tributary. With an…

Nuclear family  — Research Starter

A nuclear family is typically defined as a household consisting of two adult parents—traditionally one male and one female—and their biological children. This family structure has historically been…

Novella  — Research Starter

A novella is a distinct literary form that emerged from the Latin term "novella," meaning "new." It gained prominence in the thirteenth century, initially linked to collections of stories that were…

Notary  — Research Starter

A notary, or notary public, is a public official appointed by state governments to perform specific legal acts known as notarial acts. The primary role of a notary is to notarize documents, which…

Norwegian Language  — Research Starter

Norwegian is the official language of Norway, located on the Scandinavian Peninsula, and has two primary written forms: Bokmål and Nynorsk. Bokmål, once known as Riksmål, is influenced by Danish and…

North Pole  — Research Starter

The North Pole is the northernmost point on Earth, located at the geographic North Pole in the Arctic Ocean, precisely at 90 degrees latitude, where Earth's axis meets its surface. This region…