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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There are a lot of different options about what to study in college. Schools have hundreds, maybe thousands of majors, and they’re adding new ones all the time. With the plethora of choices, some of them are bound to seem a bit weird. As far as we know, underwater basket weaving is still just a…
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…
There are a lot of different options about what to study in college. Schools have hundreds, maybe thousands of majors, and they’re adding new ones all the time. With the plethora of choices, some of them are bound to seem a bit weird. As far as we know, underwater basket weaving is still just a…
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…
If you asked people what the world’s most popular drug is, what would the most common answer be? Many people will say marijuana, or cannabis if they’re pretentious potheads. There will be some people that get closer by saying tobacco or alcohol. Probably fewer than say weed, because when most of us hear the word…
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. College…
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…
When you hear the words “big city”, what pops into your head? For most Americans, New York is the quintessential big city. For most Brits, it’s London. For those living in rural Appalachia, it might be Charleston, West Virginia, a town of about 50,000. But none of these cities are even in the top 20…
We’ve told you before about how a cover of a song can end up more famous than the original. But 10 entries wasn’t enough to do the subject justice, as there are lots of great examples we left off the list. So here’s the sequel! 10. Black Magic Woman The Cover (Santana) If you ask…
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…
Have you ever felt the urge to stay in an offbeat hotel? Not the “I think I might witness a drug deal here if I don’t get stabbed first” kind of offbeat, but the cool and weird kind that puts a twist on your vacation. We sure have, so we’ve assembled a list of some…
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…
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…
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…
If you’re starting up a group, don’t fret if you find your planned symbol was already used by somebody else. You’re still free to use it; you’ll just have to tweak it slightly, so it adapts a whole new meaning that’s in tune with your group and its message.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…