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On the nationally observed Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, take a second to learn a little bit about the man and his mission, and the bits of wisdom you can take from a quick look at an amazing life.
10. Sometimes things don’t always go as planned
Malcolm X was not thrilled about the 1963 March on Washington [...]
Posted by Elizabeth Downing Johnson on Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 2:50 am
Filed under People, Politics · Tagged activist, Christian, dream, ghandi, Jr, Martin Luther King, Memorial, Peace, People, Philosophy, president, quotations, quotes, religion
Most of us have fond memories of bedtime stories. Parents love to pass on their own favorite books to their children. Stories are important in sparking children’s imaginations and they teach them about the world. Here are some you will undoubtedly know along with some that are less familiar, and you don’t have to be [...]
Posted by Anne Iredale on Monday, September 7, 2009 at 10:24 am
Filed under Literature · Tagged Alice in Wonderland, book, Books, books for children, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, child, children, children's books, Grimm's Fairy Tales, hansel and gretel, Harry Potter, Harry Potter books, J.K. Rowling, Literature, Peter Pan, Philosophy, Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty, The Hobbit, The Little Prince, The Secret Garden, The Wind and the Willows, walt disney, Willy Wonka, Winne the Pooh
As if the real political world weren’t already weird and ridiculous enough, over the years a number of satirical and joke political parties have been formed all across the world. Whether it’s thanks to their bizarre policy plans, eccentric candidates, or hilarious media stunts, some of these groups have managed to make the headlines, even [...]
Posted by Evan Andrews on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Filed under All, Politics · Tagged Canadian Extreme Wrestling Party, Democratic, Great Britain, Guns and Dope Party, Humor, loch ness monster, McGillicuddy Serious Party, Miss Great Britain Party, Official Monster Raving Loony Party, ozzy osbourne, Philosophy, Polish Beer Lovers’ Party, political, political party, Politics, presidential election, Rhinoceros Party of Canada, strange, Surprise Party, top 10 list, Union of Conscientiously Work-Shy Elements, Youth International Party
Despite many believing philosophy is a “useless major” or a “waste of time,” it’s definitely a great way to boggle your mind by your own doing. It’s one thing to be confused by someone else, and a completely different feeling to confuse your own self. Who doesn’t enjoy perplexing themselves to no end, or thinking [...]
Posted by Ash Grant on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 1:20 am
Filed under All, Bizarre, Education, Religion · Tagged animism, culture, deconstructionism, ethical egoism, God, idealism, innatism, language, logical atomism, moral absolutism, neutral monism, phenomenalism, Philosophy, pope, religion, solipsism, strange philosophies, Toothpaste for Dinner
Some may argue that there’s no such thing as a useless degree – any education is good education. However, these seemingly pointless studies may be an exception to that rule. Pay attention as we list the top 10 most useless college degrees.
10. David Beckham studies – Staffordshire University, UK
It might sound like a joke, but [...]
Posted by Katherine Watt on Sunday, November 16, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Filed under All, Bizarre, Education, Religion · Tagged Art History, Australia, Benjamin Britten, college, college degree, college degrees, david beckham, degree, degrees, doctorate of philosophy, Education, football, Georgetown, ghostbusters, golf, little green men, Management, Martin Plowman, Melbourne, melbourne university, Mickey Mouse, Music, music therapy, occidental college, parapsychology, penis, Philosophy, Queer, Star Trek, universities and colleges, University, useless college degrees