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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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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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Aaron Swartz: The Man Who Freed The Internet
Aaron Swartz was born in 1986 in Highland Park, Illinois. From an early age, he displayed an almost uncanny facility with computers, ideas
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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
What Was The Worst Year In Human History?
What was the worst year in human history? That is a very contested and subjective question asked among historians. Some point to 1918, when
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Sugar’s Impact On The Health Of Victorian Era Citizens
The time period from the Napoleonic Wars to the beginning of World War I, most commonly known as the Victorian era, was one of vast economic
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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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Technology
Aviation
ESL
Advanced — What Are Holograms, And How Do They Use Light To Create 3D Illusions?
In science fiction movies and even concerts, individuals often interact with images that appear to float midair. These images are called
Beginner — The Basics Of Blockchain And Why You Should Learn About It
In recent years, you may have heard the word “blockchain,” especially when people talk about Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. Many people
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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
6 min read
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
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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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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