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Between 1974 and 1979, a Project Called the Mincome Experiment

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Between 1974 and 1979, a project called the Mincome experiment was conducted in Dauphin, Manitoba. All the poor people in this town were given monthly cheques to ensure they were above the poverty line. What were the findings of this guaranteed income experiment?


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Bronchi

The major air passages of the lungs that diverge from the windpipe, facilitating the transport of air in and out of the lungs.

Alveoli

Tiny air sacs within the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs.

Gas Exchange

The process of exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide between an organism and its environment, fundamental for respiration in living beings.

Larynx

The voice box located in the throat responsible for vocalization, breathing, and protecting the trachea against food aspiration.

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