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ADVERTISEMENT Although the First World War technically took place in the same century, World War II was undoubtedly the war of the 20th Century. Unlike the earlier conflict, which was a culmination of events deeply rooted in the 19th Century, WWII fully reflected the technological, political, and cultural trends of the century in which it [...]
Posted by Geoff Shakespeare on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 12:01 am
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Many of us poor people have inevitably been within hearing range of someone who says “If I was really rich, I would ________.” Often it’s something intentionally wasteful or indulgent. Well, here are some rich people doing things that really will put whatever that wishful person could come up with to shame. 10. Bono Gets [...]
Posted by Dustin Koski on Friday, September 9, 2011 at 12:01 am
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While literally millions of ships of all shapes and sizes have been built over the centuries, only a handful have achieved anything approaching fame. Most of those that have done so, however, were warships or vessels that displayed such a degree of innovation that they were considered prototypes in the evolution of ships. Other ships, [...]
Posted by Jeff Danelek on Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 12:01 am
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It only takes a spark to ignite the flames of revolution. As the spirit of changes sweeps through the Middle East, we all should be reminded of the struggles against oppression that has marked the human condition throughout history. The human spirit is difficult to extinguish; a fact that is evident as the quest for [...]
Posted by Lee Standberry on Monday, July 4, 2011 at 12:01 am
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Ever since the first caveman figured out that wood floats, the sea has been a part of human history. From hollowed out logs to Roman Triremes, and from ships driven by the wind to the nuclear powered super carriers of today, man has had an impenetrable bond with ships. In fact, until the age of [...]
Posted by Jeff Danelek on Friday, April 8, 2011 at 12:01 am
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Some of our greatest innovations have been in the military field. These are the wacky weapons that misguided military inventors have come up with over the years. 10. Animal Bombs Today animal rights organizations would protest the use of animals in warfare but in World War II, several different nations did just that. The United [...]
Posted by Loni Perry on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 12:01 am
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American activists have long operated under the opinion that a successful company owes it to themselves, as well as the world, to operate in an ethical, humane, and environmentally responsible manner. Few companies are blameless when it comes to conforming to all of these moral standards, but some are worse than others. The outcome of [...]
Posted by Shell Harris on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 12:01 am
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