Author: Dylan Moore

Ancient codes, or sets of laws, have been written down since around 2000 BC.  Many of these laws were harsh and would be seen as barbaric compared to our current laws, but many of them were actually just as compassionate and fair, and sometimes moreso, than the laws we have now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wxx7ug1NhlU This is an encore of…

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For many of us, it was drilled into our brains from birth that college was a necessary step to success. And for many people, it is. But not for everybody. There are several downsides to getting a college education that we all seem to gloss over because we’ve been convinced that it’s a necessity. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjCwc5jQdGc…

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It’s important to feel proud of yourself. It’s also important not to compare yourself negatively to others. It’s not you vs. the world; it’s you vs. you. But sometimes others can act as inspiration. If you can look at others accomplishments without jealousy, as motivation, then they can be helpful. We hope you will try…

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When we say that a drug gets someone high, what we really mean is that chemicals are released in their brain that make them feel good in a certain way. Drug use is usually the only thing we say gets us high, but it’s sometimes used to apply to other situations. You’ve probably been annoyed…

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When one thinks of great philosophers (which probably isn’t too often), one most likely thinks of dead Europeans. Almost all writers studied in a philosophy class will be European, and in some classes there will be absolutely no mention of American philosophers at all. There are good reasons for this — America really hasn’t existed…

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Most people don’t really like advertising. It’s usually seen as an annoyance to be avoided. It can be hard to avoid though, when it’s integrated directly into entertainment via product placement. It can be jarring to be in the middle of what seems like something created merely for entertainment purposes and then having an ad…

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Science fiction has often inspired real-world scientists. From cell phones to submarines, robots to rockets, many of our greatest inventions showed up first in sci-fi. Medicine is just one of the fields that has been greatly influenced by science fiction literature. We’re not saying we’re all going to be immortal cyborgs anytime soon, but medicine’s…

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There have been a lot of great books throughout the ages. They entertain us, teach us, and act as an outlet for us to face and address the great questions in life. We often are able to find answers and understanding in literature that can’t be garnered elsewhere.  Sometimes, though, the questions we ask only…

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Obsessing over bacon is one of those memes that just will not go away. As such, many facets of our daily life have been cross-bred with bacon, even when it makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. Bacon may be delicious, but when combined with literally everything under the Sun, it simply becomes absurd.

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Nowadays, the NBA requires its rookies attend at least a year of college before going pro. Many of the top High School players in the country bide their time over that year, just itching for the chance to “graduate” and start making their millions But for a long time, there was no such requirement. An…

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We’e all familiar with mythological creatures such as the Sphinx, with the head of a man and the body of a lion. But what about the more obscure animal combinations, ones that truly looked like science experiments gone awry? Combos such as the following aren’t nearly as famous, probably because they’re more than a little…

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Great songwriting and musicianship does not guarantee that a song will be a hit, so it is wonderful when a recording artist uncovers a musical gem by, well… covering it. When a cover song becomes a hit, the original artist benefits. Often there is a renewed interest in the original artist’s work and hopefully (depending…

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Over the past few years, people have begun to see Detroit as some sort of wasteland.  But while it is certainly in a downturn economically, it is still one of the major cultural centers in America.  Here are ten reasons why: 10.  The Fox Theater The Fox Theatre is a performing arts center in downtown Detroit,…

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Ancient codes, or sets of laws, have been written down since around 2000 BC.  Many of these laws were harsh and would be seen as barbaric compared to our current laws, but many of them were actually just as compassionate and fair, and sometimes moreso, than the laws we have now. 10.  Animal Rights The…

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