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JUST DO IT
He who walks the most shall win Rogue Plate Carrier – 40 LbsVibram Men’s FiveFingers El-X Knit Shoe Wearing a 40-pound plate carrier from Rogue for one hour every morning…
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I Am the Lighthouse Keeper
The other day, in the morning, I was doing some yoga, just some simple stretches in the sunlight, to start my day. Another guy saw me, and when I approached…
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Octavius V. Catto
Octavius Valentine Catto (1839-1871) was a prominent African American civil rights activist, educator, and intellectual in Philadelphia during the 19th century. Here are some key points about his life and…
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“The Will to Power” by Friedrich Nietzsche
Overview and Structure: “The Will to Power” is a posthumously published collection of Friedrich Nietzsche’s notes, compiled by his sister Elisabeth Förster-Nietzsche. It offers insight into Nietzsche’s philosophical thinking, presenting themes…
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Excelsior
“Excelsior” is a Latin word meaning “ever upward” or “still higher.” It is often used to convey a sense of striving for excellence or aiming to achieve greater heights. The…
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Plato’s Philosopher King
Plato’s idea of the philosopher king is a central concept in his work “The Republic.” In this dialogue, Plato, through the character of Socrates, argues that the most just and…
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Freedom is the Elimination of Choice
We all have free will. There are many choices that we can make along our journey of life. However, what if freedom is the elimination of these choices? I’ve been…
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Cars and Chaos
What is a city, but merely cars and computers?Nothing’s really happening, just sit down and take orders. The hilarity of a city is the inability to innovate,We have all of…
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What is Dante Sisofo’s street photography philosophy?
Dante Sisofo’s street photography philosophy emphasizes the following principles: These principles reflect Dante’s holistic approach to street photography, integrating it with his lifestyle and philosophy of life.
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Government-issued money (1914 and WWI)
The United States’ involvement in World War I and the transition from the gold standard to government-issued money are two significant historical events that shaped modern American history. **1. *Initial…
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Sir Isaac Newton
Sir Isaac Newton (1643–1727) was an English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, and author who is widely recognized as one of the most influential scientists of all time. Born in Woolsthorpe, Lincolnshire,…
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You are the salt of the earth
The parable “You are the salt of the earth” is part of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, found in the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 5, verses 13-16. Here is the…
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I may not live forever
A cup of espressoGo against the grainLet life flowEnjoy the mundane I have a call to adventureEvery single dayDon’t worry about the futureEmbrace the spirit of play I may be…
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There is nothing worth purchasing
Once you have a Ricoh GR and an iPad Pro, the only things worth purchasing are: Everything else is superfluous? What does man truly need and desire? It seems that…
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The gold standard
The gold standard is a monetary system where a country’s currency or paper money has a value directly linked to gold. Under this system, countries agreed to convert paper money…
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King Croesus of Lydia
King Croesus of Lydia, who reigned from approximately 595 to 546 BCE, is traditionally credited with being the first person to mint gold and silver coins. Under his rule, the…
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Hydrocarbon fuels
It looks like you’re asking about the transition from commodity-based currency systems to fiat money systems and how the rise of hydrocarbon fuels played a role in this shift. Here’s…
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Metallurgy
Metallurgy is the branch of science and engineering that studies the properties, behaviors, and processing of metals and their alloys. It involves the extraction of metals from their ores, refining…






















