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The Evolutionary Reasons For Why Women Live Longer Than Men
You may have noticed how women often outlive men by a considerable margin. In fact, according to the Centers For Disease Control and
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The Nazi Censorship Of Jewish Literature
Organized groups of university students in Germany burned over 25,000 books on May 10, 1933. This mass desecration of literary works
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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 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
How Did Chinese Laborers Shape The Success Of The First Transcontinental Railroad?
The first transcontinental railroad was completed in 1869, and it successfully helped connect the eastern and western United States, making
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The Great Rise And Fall Of The Roman Empire
The Roman Empire is arguably one of the greatest and most influential empires in all of human history. Since its start as a small city on
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Technology
Aviation
ESL
Intermediate — What Are Quantum Computers, And Are They The Future Of Data Processing?
Computers have not always looked like the laptops or phones we use today. The first computers were very big and could only do simple
Beginner — A Brief Overview Of Everything You Need To Know About Soccer
In the past few years, soccer has become more popular around the world. People in Europe, South America, Asia, and Africa now watch soccer
Other Articles
Science
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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Researchers Uncover The Truth Behind The World’s First Plague Pandemic
Over the course of history, there have been many devastating pandemics, from the Black Death in the 14th century, which wiped out an
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Finance
Quizzes
Why Taking On Debt Isn’t Always Bad
People usually think of debt as something to avoid due to the notion that it’s inherently bad. However, this is not always true because
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Charm Pricing: Why Most Prices End In “.99” Instead Of “.00”
If you walk through a grocery store or browse an online shop, you will see it everywhere: $4.99, $19.99, $99.99. It is rare to see clean-cut
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Politics & Government
The Nazi Censorship Of Jewish Literature
Organized groups of university students in Germany burned over 25,000 books on May 10, 1933. This mass desecration of literary works
5 min read
Why The Federal Reserve Is Independent From The Three Branches Of Government
In any class involving American politics, the fundamental concept that comes up most often is checks and balances. Simply put, it’s the idea
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The Firing of CDC Director Susan Monarez: How Politics Might Undermine Scientific Integrity
In a world infected with political polarization and gridlock, only a few stories have highlighted the clash between science and policy
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