Dueling was supposed to be the last resort when it came to settling matters of honor. Gentlemen were supposed to try to…
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History
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Schools in the United States have set aside the month of February to teach history as it relates specifically to African Americans,…
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Throughout history, humans have not stopped fighting wars.[1] We have an innate desire to live in peace, but then we see other…
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Coming-of-age rituals occur when someone who was considered a child is transformed into an adult in the eyes of society. This is…
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Everyone knows that Elvis died on the toilet, and there have been many celebrity bathroom-related deaths since. Dying on the pot is…
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Australia is generally known for the Great Barrier Reef, the Sydney Opera House, and the diverse species of the outback. However, the…
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The history of humankind is essentially the history of war itself. For as long as people have existed, so have reasons for…
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What do you do if you’re the victim of a crime? In the 21st century, you call the police. They go out…
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Death is a frightening topic for almost everyone. But no matter what, it comes to all of us in the end. Some…
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Most speeches follow an entirely conventional pattern. They are often self-congratulatory, bombastic, and, let’s face it, boring. However, it pays to listen…