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Why Passwords Are Slowly Disappearing
For decades, passwords have served as the foundation of digital security. Nearly every person who uses the internet has relied on passwords to access email accounts, social media platforms, online banking services, and more. Passwords became popular because they were simple and easy to set up. Early computer systems needed a basic way to identify users and prevent unauthorized access, which passwords helped maintain.
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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
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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
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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
Lavender Marriages In Historical And Modern Contexts
Historically, a lavender marriage referred to a seemingly heterosexual union between a man and a woman wherein one or both parties were
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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
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?
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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
How Centripetal Force Creates Sensations Of Being Weightless
A chain clanks steadily upward, each metallic click marking the ascent of the roller coaster, with passengers clinging onto the edges of the
May 54 min read
The Urban Heat Island Effect
Most of us look towards the night sky as a reprieve from a long day of the Sun’s warmth, but it is becoming increasingly harder for
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Quizzes
Finance
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
Redlining And The Racial Wealth Gap
African Americans have faced systemic barriers in every facet of American life. When it comes to conversations pertaining to discrimination, the justice system and disparities in healthcare and employment take the forefront. Often missing from these discussions is how unjust housing
May 264 min read
Politics & Government
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
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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
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A Look Inside The United States Government’s Expenditure
The government’s expenditure is just a formal way of saying how the government spends its money. It refers to the money spent by the public sector (government) on behalf of the people, such as education, healthcare, and defense. Most of the government’s budget is fueled by taxes, either direct or indirect. Direct taxes are paid straight to the government based on what you earn, while indirect taxes are hidden in the price of things you buy and are collected by stores.
May 234 min read
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