Historical
The value of a single drop of water
Water is one of the most important sources of energy for life on earth. It is equally important for humans and animals. Water not only helps us to survive, but it is also essential for our daily well-being. It has many uses when we think about it. Much of our land is covered by water itself, however, not all of it is safe to use. Therefore, it is important that we use this obvious chemical wisely. Furthermore, given the current water shortages in our country, it makes it extremely important to conserve them as soon as possible.
By Sumesh Bhaila5 years ago in FYI
What to Call George Washington
No one ever really knew what to call George Washington. During the Revolution, the British refused to address him as anything other than “Mr. Washington,” as if he were some kind of accounting clerk instead of the commander of an army that, from time to time, gave the world’s foremost military power a whupping.
By Stacey Roberts5 years ago in FYI
History of the emergence of the state, basic concepts
The history of mankind began with the formation of the modern human species - Homo sapiens, or "Homo sapiens". Most scientists believe that about 50 thousand years ago, people acquired an appearance that has largely survived to this day.
By Helen Weroq5 years ago in FYI
Why Night Image of Eiffel Tower is Illegal?
If you are reading this article, then I am pretty sure you would have seen the pictures of the iconic Eiffel Tower. But here's the question is whether you've seen a photo or video of the Eiffel tower of night? Most probably, not.
By Shashwat Sharma5 years ago in FYI
Queer and Radical Women in the Third Reich
Hearing little about the Holocaust from my German family and learning the majority from museums and books that showed the ugly truth, I felt an overwhelming sense of guilt around my German heritage. It was a difficult thought process to acknowledge that my ancestors were most likely complicit, if not perpetrators, in the systematic murder of millions of Jewish, queer, Romani, and other oppressed peoples. I sought some sort of remedy for these dissonant thoughts; being ashamed of my lineage while also holding so much love for my family, their culture, and the country I come from.
By Clara Riggio5 years ago in FYI
The Black Panther you didnt know about
T Mansa Musa Mansa Musa or Kanku Musa 1 of Mali was the ruler of the Mali empire from 1312 C.E . to 1337C.E.He bought his kingdom to its zenith and made it one of the richest nations of Africa and the whole world. If you are wondering what's so special about this ruler, well according to historians he was the richest individual to ever set foot on this planet, and according to estimates, his net worth was about 400 billion dollars which is 4 times the current worth of Jeff Bezos.
By Mohd Taquie5 years ago in FYI
Thou, Thee, Thy: Shakespeare and Modern English
Many people find reading Shakespeare difficult. Students in particular dread units on “Romeo and Juliet” or “Julius Caesar” in their English classes. Sometimes, Shakespeare seems to have been writing in an entirely different kind of English from what we speak today. Some might go as far as claiming that he writes in “old” English.
By Haley Keller5 years ago in FYI
How a butterfly defeated the powerful French Empire
To add some more depth to the the story and lore of Le Papillion, The Butterfly, that the world itself did not know but some of the facts are widely known as world history, I bring these facts to you as pieces of the puzzle that might make the current world make sense to you from out of the past world. This is how a butterfly defeated a tyrant and set the world free from his tyranny. Napoleon Bonaparte was a general in The French Army who declared himself Emperor of France. Some very famous words of his inspired his troops and there love of their native land. Napoleon himself and all the others may not have known, at the time, what all his words equaled. They were simply spoken and added to and added to. One of his famous quotes was "An army marches on its stomach ...Victory belongs to the most persevering...Glory is fleeting but obscurity is forever...Until you spread your wings you'll have no idea how far you can fly...If you want a thing done well do it yourself...Impossible is a word found in the dictionary of fools." The army on its stomach and the how far you can fly quotes by him remind me of the butterfly. The caterpillar marches on its stomach, it's long road to the leaves of plants and trees take perseverance to get to and then it's transformation into the beauty of the butterfly. After all the work of the caterpillar it's earns the freedom to fly and the faster mobility of flight. That keeps them more likely out of harms way as well. Napoleon's words so inspired Jacques MacDonald that MacDonald was a faithful follower and believer in the greatness of Napoleon. Another thing Napoleon said is, "Who is that man? Does he think he's God? Well he is not God." when speaking about a man and group of people he wanted to dominate into submission. Napoleon then sent one of his General's into a fight against me, he sent him after my ancestors and so he essentially attacked me as well. Bonaparte said "Then this will be his waterloo." He meant this will be his toilet, his latrine and he sent Jacques MacDonald to dispatch the news that Napoleon himself was unwilling to concede and had predicted French victory in the battle. Well Jacques and the French forces were defeated in that battle in 1813. This led to Napoleon's banishment and exile to Elba in 1814.
By James M. Piehl5 years ago in FYI
The Penlee lifeboat disaster, 1981
The Penlee lifeboat disaster of 19th December 1981 brought home to everyone who sets sail around the coasts of Great Britain just how much we owe to our lifeboat crews. They are all unpaid volunteers whose equipment is paid for entirely by public donations. They give their time, and sometimes their lives, in selfless devotion to their fellow seafarers.
By John Welford5 years ago in FYI
