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Explain why creating a list of several instances of one element using something like my_list = [a] * 5 can result in strange behaviour

A good example for this would be>>> a = [0]>>> l = [a] * 5>>> l[[0], [0], [0], [0], [0]]>>> l[0][0] = 1>>> l[[1], [1], [1], [1], [1]] You can see how creating a l...
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My Own Personal Statement

There isn’t a time I can remember when I haven’t had an intense appreciation of art and expressed myself creatively. I realised that I wanted to study History of Art when I began to learn about many differen...
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How do I prepare for a Cambridge interview?

In reality, there is very little that can be done to prepare yourself. The point of the interview is to allow the interviewers to get to know you and decide whether you would be a good fit to the Cambridge c...
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How many books should I have read around my subject before I go to interview?

There is no set number of books to have read which will make you prepared for the interview for your subject. Particularly in Modern Languages, which is my area, reading books can only maybe help you with th...
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How can I prepare for my medical school applications? MMI? UKCAT!?

Despite being a trying period for students applying for medical school whilst studying their A Levels it is incredibly important to take time to consider your application carefully. I am of the firm belief t...
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