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The Franklin Tree
The Franklinia alatamaha, commonly known as the Franklin tree, is a rare flowering plant in the tea family (Theaceae). It is known for its beautiful, camellia-like white flowers and glossy…
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Don’t bleed
Let us not forget that we are currently on a big rock, spinning in the darkness, orbiting around a ball of fire, into the void, the unknown. What am I…
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Driven by Courage
My body is the vehicle and I am driven by courage The human body is the ultimate vehicle, driven by the courage to move, adapt, and evolve, whether through nature…
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How did George Washington die?
George Washington, the first President of the United States, died of natural causes on December 14, 1799. He had been suffering from a severe throat infection, which modern medical experts…
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The assassination of the Gracchi brothers
The assassination of the Gracchi brothers—Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus—is often seen as a significant event in the decline of the Roman Republic. Their deaths marked the beginning of a period…
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Hades
Hades is a significant figure in Greek mythology, known primarily as the god of the underworld. Here are some key aspects about Hades: Hades remains a complex and multifaceted deity…
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The Weimar Republic VS Contemporary America
The Weimar Republic, which existed in Germany from 1919 to 1933, shares several similarities with contemporary America, though the contexts and outcomes differ. Here are some parallels that can be…
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What I want in a new Ricoh
Overall, the Ricoh is perfect in my opinion. Nothing really needs to change, be added, or removed, but just my thoughts-
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The Light Within
In a tribe, we uniteThroughout the day and the nightWe find the meaning in the sandDraw the line and grab her hand Each member has a role to playAnd everyone…
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Just prune it
In a world with unlimited distractions, the goal should be to spend more time pruning them from your life.
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Chasing shadows
Modern men are like pigs, crawling around the mud, chasing a carrot dangling from a stick that they will never reach. It will inevitably lead them to a bottomless pit,…
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Philadelphia is modern day Athens
Viewing Philadelphia as a modern-day Athens can be supported by highlighting several parallels between the two cities. Here are some key points to consider: By drawing these parallels, Philadelphia can…
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The fall of Athens to the Spartans
The fall of Athens to the Spartans in 404 BCE marked the end of the Peloponnesian War, a protracted and destructive conflict between the Athenian Empire and the Peloponnesian League…
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Live Like a Homeless Person
Yesterday, while listening to the Wanamaker Organ, I was lying back, lounging underneath the eagle statue. I love just kicking back and enjoying this place to relax while listening to…
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Diogenes of Sinope
Diogenes of Sinope (c. 412 or 404 – 323 BCE) was a Greek philosopher and one of the most famous figures in the school of Cynicism. He is best known…
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GAY SPARTAN
Our physical bodies are our greatest assets. We are bipedal beings with two legs, two arms, and a spine that allows us to stand upright. We are designed to be…
































