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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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The Housing Market 101
Housing prices have skyrocketed over the last decade and are finally beginning to see a drop in 2026 due to an increase in the supply of
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History
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
4 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
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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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The Holy Fool of Saint Petersburg
Peasant, mystic, psychic, advisor, healer, holy man, thief, fraud. All of these words have been used to describe Grigori Rasputin, one of
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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
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
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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
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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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A Look Into The Tip-Of-The-Tongue Phenomenon
As human beings, there are times when the act of writing, speaking, or even just putting words together becomes unexpectedly troublesome
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Quizzes
Finance
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
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The Housing Market 101
Housing prices have skyrocketed over the last decade and are finally beginning to see a drop in 2026 due to an increase in the supply of
3 min read
Politics & Government
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
4 min read
Why We Shouldn’t Let Governments Inside Our Minds
A criminal commits a crime, but does not remember it. A protestor walking the streets suddenly forgets why they are protesting
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The Importance Of Vanity Fair’s 2026 Feature Article In American Politics
As part of their 2026 winter issue, Vanity Fair, written by Chris Whipple and photographed by Christopher Anderson, released a feature
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