Hollywood is certainly not known for realism. Action movies often feature heroes and heroines capable of dodging bullets, surviving explosions that should…
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Urban heat islands (UHI) are areas with significantly higher temperatures than the regions surrounding them. The retention and generation of heat in…
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Criminals condemned to die are typically granted one last meal of their choice. The long-standing tradition invariably begs the question: what would…
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Humans, like cats, are naturally curious creatures. Fortunately, the world is full of museums to explore, presenting a vast assortment of interests…
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Beginning with The Great Train Robbery in 1903, the Western has been one of Hollywood’s most definitive genres. These so-called “oaters” (cheaply-made…
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It could be argued that the scale of the universe is such that our minds will never be able to comprehend it.…
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Addiction: the compulsive urge to continue doing something regardless of its possible adverse outcomes. Every human is unique, with their likes and…
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In 2019, organic food sales were worth $109 billion. That’s a good sized industry. Unfortunately, it’s also one wrapped up in a…
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Beginning with The Great Train Robbery in 1903, the Western has been one of Hollywood’s most definitive genres. These so-called “oaters” (cheaply-made…
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Nearly every ancient polytheistic culture had gods of the weather. Most of us are aware of Thor, the god of thunder, but…