Natural disasters can be one of the most terrifying phenomenons we experience. It makes us face the fact that humans sometimes stand no chance in the face of such powerful forces. From earthquakes to floods to tornadoes and volcanoes, natural disasters have been occurring alongside humans for as long as we have been around and […]
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Studying the Bible is fundamentally an act of faith. However, given the numerous translations and versions available, it also allows for a fascinating exploration of theology and linguistics. Each version or translation can illuminate new shades of meaning, highlight certain theological aspects, and invoke new insights for the reader’s understanding of the scripture. While the
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Since medieval times, Christian Monks have been shaving their head on top in the way we’ve all come to associate them with. The style, bald with a brim of hair, is as iconic as their dark brown attire, but what is it that makes Christian Monks adopt this rather unusual, and some would say unflattering,
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Can you imagine waking up one day and deciding that you will not lower your right hand? Sticking to such a decision would require you to have some powerful motivation. Most of us have raised a hand to the sky for a specific time, but eventually, as the arm begins to ache, we would put
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It’s been over three decades since Chernobyl experienced the most massive nuclear disaster in history. Even after billions spent cleaning up and at least four thousand dead, the area itself is a ghostly shell of itself, long reclaimed by plant and animal life. Pripyat, the town built next to the plant, was intended to be a symbol
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90s fashion trends were iconic and memorable. From the grunge aesthetic, to hip-hop, to preppy, there truly was a style choice for everyone. Some of the most popular trends included many forms of denim, specifically very light denim. Baggy denim jeans, baggy and high-waisted denim shorts, denim jackets and vests. It was also the era
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World War II was the biggest military conflict of the 20th century. This multi-year engagement, which lasted from 1939 to 1945, saw warfare being waged to devastating effect on a hitherto unprecedented scale. WWII’s result would shape the future of world politics, and its outcome was decided by the decisions and actions of a group
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The 80s gave us a wide variety of movies and movie legends. Action movies and franchises became huge. We also saw a rise in science fiction and fantasy movies with the increasing skills in makeup and special effects. There were also the classic coming-of-age and teen movies that define each decade for the youth. Comedy
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The Soviet Union was the previous name for the country now know as Russia. It lasted from 1922 to 1991. The Soviet Union was a results of many political, ideological, and historical factors. It was a time of control, political tensions, and wars. It was also a time of the Space Race (the infamous Sputnik),
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The 1960s was an era of pretty diverse fashion trends. You can see the influence coming off the more modern trends of the 50s, as well as the transition to ‘hippie’ fashion in the late 1960s. The mini skirt became popularized, as well as go-go boots, bold prints and colors, as well as several styles
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