Facts about Things in the World
Jack London (1876-1916) was an American writer, journalist, and social activist who is best known for his adventure novels and short stories set in the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 19th century. Born in San Francisco, California, London grew up in poverty and had a difficult childhood. He dropped…
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Jackson is a charming town in the northwest corner of Wyoming. It is nestled in a valley surrounded by the stunning Teton Mountains and is known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities. The town is small, with a population of around 10,000 people, but it attracts millions of visitors…
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Jackson is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Mississippi, located in the central part of the state. With a population of around 150,000 people, it is the state’s most populous city. Founded in 1821, Jackson has a rich history and is home to many significant landmarks…
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Jacinto Convit was a Venezuelan physician and scientist who was born on September 11, 1913, in Caracas, Venezuela, and passed away on May 12, 2014, in the same city. He was best known for his work in the field of leprosy and his development of a vaccine against leprosy. Convit…
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Jack Ma, also known as Ma Yun, is a Chinese entrepreneur and co-founder of the e-commerce giant Alibaba Group. He was born in Hangzhou, China in 1964 and was raised by his grandparents in a poor family. Despite his humble beginnings, Ma excelled academically and graduated from Hangzhou Teacher’s Institute…
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Jacques Cousteau was a French explorer, inventor, and conservationist who is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of marine biology and oceanography. Born in 1910 in Saint-André-de-Cubzac, France, Cousteau was fascinated by the sea from an early age and devoted his life to exploring…
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Jacques Cartier was a French explorer who is best known for his role in the exploration of North America. He was born in Saint-Malo, Brittany, France in 1491 and began his career as a sailor at a young age. In 1534, he was commissioned by King Francis I to explore…
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Kallmann syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects the ability to smell and the onset of puberty. It is named after the German doctor Franz Kallmann, who first described the condition in the 1940s. The syndrome is caused by a genetic mutation that affects the development of the hypothalamus…
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Kalgoorlie is a city located in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia. It is the largest urban centre in the region, with a population of over 30,000 people. The city is situated approximately 595 kilometers east-northeast of Perth, the state capital. Kalgoorlie is famous for its rich gold mining history,…
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Jackie Robinson (1919-1972) was an American baseball player who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was born in Georgia and raised in California, where he excelled in various sports in high school and college. After serving in the US Army during World War II, Robinson played…
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