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What Happened With SpaceX?
For years, investors have wanted to buy stocks from SpaceX like they do from Apple or Nvidia, and a few days ago, they were finally given the opportunity. SpaceX entered the public stock market with a storm, breaking all the records for the largest IPO in history with an initial valuation of $1.77 trillion. But what is an IPO, and why didn’t they do it earlier?
Jul 74 min read
A Room Full of Geniuses: The Fifth Solvay Conference
Imagine a room filled with the brightest people our planet has ever known. Many people have not heard of what the Solvay Conferences are, yet alone what was special about the 5th one. Still, it was the most important scientific conference of the 20th century. From around the world, all pioneering physicists were invited to this meeting organized by one Ernest Solvay. The 5th of these conferences, held in 1927 in Brussels, Belgium, marked a turning point in scientific history,
Jun 274 min read
Whips in Government: The Political Role Most People Never Notice
When people usually think about the government, they usually look at the leaders of the country, whether it’s presidents, prime ministers, senators, or even prominent members of parliament who debate laws and are the most outspoken. But this is ignoring reality; politics is much broader, and there are many things that happen behind the scenes. This is where party whips fall into. Whips are some of the most important figures in legislative government; they are responsible for
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History
From Jazz Age Dreams to Cold War Suburbs: Comparing the Roaring 1920s and the Conformist 1950s in America
Radio waves and television screens. Factory whistles fading into office buildings. The 1920s and 1950s in the U.S. are often remembered as decades of significant economic growth, social transformation, and political change. Both periods followed major wars and entered phases of expansion, consumer culture, and population growth. However, while they appear similar on the surface, the 1920s and 1950s differed in terms of politics, such as each time period’s response to communis
May 195 min read
The Taiping Rebellion: A Forgotten Civil War That Nearly Remade China
When people are referring to the deadliest conflicts in history, they usually think about the World Wars or maybe even the American Civil
May 164 min read
Vietnam: The Loss Of A Lost War
A report reaches the Oval Office in 1964, where president Lyndon B. Johnson awaits. It reads, “The USS Maddox has been struck in internation
Apr 284 min read
Technology
Aviation
ESL
Advanced — The Ocean’s Plastic Problem
Every year, about 8 million tons of plastic enter the world’s oceans. This is equal to dumping one garbage truck full of plastic into the sea every minute. For people learning about environmental issues, plastic pollution in the ocean is one of the most important topics to understand today
Intermediate — The Technology Behind Touch Screens
Touch screens have completely overtaken modern life. We use them on smartphones, tablets, laptops, and even at self-checkout machines in
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Science
Tardigrades: The Toughest Animals on Earth
A majority of animal species depend on a certain set of environmental conditions to thrive and survive. Because of this, too much heat, too much cold, a lack of water, or even exposure to radiation can quickly kill animals. But one tiny creature has repeatedly defied this and challenged scientists’ understanding of survival. Known as the tardigrade, this microscopic animal can go through conditions that would kill almost every other known organism on Earth
Jul 43 min read
A Room Full of Geniuses: The Fifth Solvay Conference
Imagine a room filled with the brightest people our planet has ever known. Many people have not heard of what the Solvay Conferences are, yet alone what was special about the 5th one. Still, it was the most important scientific conference of the 20th century. From around the world, all pioneering physicists were invited to this meeting organized by one Ernest Solvay. The 5th of these conferences, held in 1927 in Brussels, Belgium, marked a turning point in scientific history,
Jun 274 min read
The Force Behind Mass
On July 4, 2012, an announcement rocked the science world. A discovery had been made, and it would revolutionize the world forever. It answered a simple question: Why do particles have mass?
May 284 min read
Acoustic Levitation: How Sound Waves Make Objects Float
In a laboratory, a tiny droplet of water hangs midair with no motion. It doesn’t fall, it doesn’t rise, and all it does is float, suspended
May 94 min read
Quizzes
Finance
What Happened With SpaceX?
For years, investors have wanted to buy stocks from SpaceX like they do from Apple or Nvidia, and a few days ago, they were finally given the opportunity. SpaceX entered the public stock market with a storm, breaking all the records for the largest IPO in history with an initial valuation of $1.77 trillion. But what is an IPO, and why didn’t they do it earlier?
Jul 74 min read
Accounting in the Ancient World
Accounting is one of the most underappreciated developments in human history. It does not hold the civil prestige of writing, nor does it possess the obvious physical presence of the wheel and plow. Yet it is likely that without early accounting systems, civilization as we know it would not have developed
Jun 44 min read
Politics & Government
Whips in Government: The Political Role Most People Never Notice
When people usually think about the government, they usually look at the leaders of the country, whether it’s presidents, prime ministers, senators, or even prominent members of parliament who debate laws and are the most outspoken. But this is ignoring reality; politics is much broader, and there are many things that happen behind the scenes. This is where party whips fall into. Whips are some of the most important figures in legislative government; they are responsible for
Jun 222 min read
Has ICE Gone Too Far?
The pride in the American Dream has been held by thousands across the world, and the pursuit of it, over time, has led America to be known as a “melting pot” of diversity, ideas, and community. With immigrants bringing food, culture, and language, and inclusivity and kindness taught to children in schools, America was an icon of diversity and progressiveness. When Trump came to the presidency in 2024, however, he promised to “carry out the largest domestic deportation operati
Jun 93 min read
J. William Fulbright: A Bright Flame That Countered the Arrogance of Power
The Washington Rule, inspired by George Washington’s Farewell Address, outlines a list of sacrifices that must be made during wars: loss of
May 304 min read
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