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The Benefits And Concerns Behind X’s New Location Feature
On November 21, 2025, Elon Musk’s social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, started rolling out a new feature that shows the true
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El Niño and La Niña: How Are They Different, And What Effects Do They Have On The U.S. Climate?
As winter approaches, El Niño and La Niña are terms that weather channels often throw around, but what exactly is the difference between the
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The Role African Americans Played During The American Civil War
African Americans, both free and enslaved, played a key role in the American Civil War. By reframing the war as a moral struggle against
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History
The Lavender Scare And The Costs of Cold War Hysteria
During the Cold War, the United States was shaped by the goal of containing communism. The Red Scare is well known because of its focus on
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The Hidden Architects Of American Feminism
When we think of the quintessential feminist thought leaders, a select few trailblazing women often come to mind: Susan B. Anthony, Gloria
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The Role African Americans Played During The American Civil War
African Americans, both free and enslaved, played a key role in the American Civil War. By reframing the war as a moral struggle against
3 min read
Technology
Aviation
ESL
Beginner — How Oceans Are Losing Color Due To Coral Bleaching
In the last decade, many people have heard the term “coral bleaching.” It often appears in news stories about climate change and ocean
Advanced — Why Do People Sometimes Collectively Remember Things Differently?
In everyday life, people often trust their memories with confidence. We rely on our memory to retell stories, recall events, and understand
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Science
What Is The Ozma Problem, And Why Does It Matter?
If I asked you to explain the difference between right and left to a friend, you would probably show them your hands and say which is which
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Fake It Till You Make It: The Science Behind Smiling
First, a hug from a close friend. Then, a good grade returned. Later, a funny joke cracked. Your brain processes these events, and chemicals
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Carbohydrates, Proteins, Nucleic Acids, And Lipids: The Four Biomolecules Of Life
If you were to zoom into the palms of your hand right now, small enough to peek inside your cells, you wouldn’t find a tiny factory floor
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Why Opening The Refrigerator Won’t Actually Cool Down Your Home
On a really hot summer day, chances are we’ve all thought about temporarily opening the refrigerator to cool down the surrounding area
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Finance
Quizzes
How Financialization Has Turned Ordinary People Into Investors And Risk Bearers
In recent decades, finance has spread far beyond its traditional roots of Wall Street and corporate treasuries. Citizens increasingly face a
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The Shadow Banking System Explained
Most people are familiar with traditional banks; they are the institutions that take deposits, offer loans, and provide checking accounts
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Politics & Government
What Are Private Military Companies (PMCs), And Why Are They Controversial?
Modern warfare in the 21st century has changed to something far beyond the simple battlefields and strategies of the past. Although state
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The Impact of Ranked-Choice Voting On Elections In The United States
As politics in the U.S. becomes more polarized, reformers and voters have started to look for alternative electoral systems that have a
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Knowing Nothing, Doing Plenty: How One Party Influenced America In The 1850s
In the nineteenth century, the United States saw a dramatic influx of immigrants. Millions of individuals were fleeing Europe due to famine
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