Althea March
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I am a writer who searches for facts to create compelling nonfictional accounts about our everyday lives as human beings, and I am an avid writer involved in creating short fictional stories that help to stir the imagination for anyone.
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From Her Challenging Past: Tina Turner on a Life of Struggle and Success
A spokesman for Tina Turner confirmed her death on Wednesday at the age of 83. The eight-time Grammy winner, known for songs like "Proud Mary" and "What's Love Got To Do With It," opened up to CBS News' Gayle King in this "Sunday Morning" profile from October 2018. She talked about her memoir, "My Love Story," as well as her abusive marriage and breakup with Ike Turner.
By Althea March3 years ago in Interview
The History of Why We Eat Popcorn at the Movies
Follow the development of popcorn through the Americas and the 20th century, when its popularity skyrocketed. Soft percussion and a toasty smell signal the ferocious transformation of hard seeds into puffs that resemble clouds. This is how popcorn is made, which is nearly miraculous. In the US, many varieties of popcorn are currently farmed, and as the kernels explode, each variety takes on a unique appearance. How did we come to have this bizarre meal, then? This history of popcorn has been outlined based on Andrew Smith's amazing research on this subject.
By Althea March3 years ago in Feast
How to Outsmart the Obstacles Surrounding Fate
Your ancestors stole a powerful card deck from Fate herself hundreds of years ago, but it cost them dearly. Every 23 years, one member of your family must engage in a combat with Fate under conditions that are only known to the other side. The result is the same each time, generation after generation: Fate takes their soul. It's your time now. Could you overcome Fate? Dan Finkel demonstrates. Dan Finkel did some investigation into this.
By Althea March3 years ago in Gamers
Four Epidemics That Almost Happened But Fortunately Did Not
What makes an epidemic response effective? Examine effective anti-epidemic systems from throughout the world. Guinea in Africa experienced the first Ebola outbreak in 2013. The outbreak grew to be the largest Ebola epidemic ever documented because the nation lacked a clear response system. After a major system upgrade, Guinea was able to successfully contain a second outbreak in 2021. What then constitutes a successful pandemic response? George Zaidan investigated these initiatives taken from various communities.
By Althea March3 years ago in Confessions
Can Zoos Prevent the Extinction of Some Species?
Investigate the breeding program that prevented the extinction of Takhi horses and consider the function of zoos in protecting wildlife. Takhi horses that were native to the area have been grazing on Central Asian steppes for ages. However, their extinction appeared to be unavoidable by the late 1960s. In order to avoid this, researchers and zoos began reproducing Asia's ancient wild horses and soon started releasing fresh generations back into their natural habitat. In his research, Nigel Rothfels explained the complex conservation effort's twists and turns.
By Althea March3 years ago in Earth
The Secret Records the British Empire Refused to Let Anyone See
Examine the British government's Operation Legacy policy, which involved hiding compromising records from its former colonies. Five Kenyans presented a petition to the British Prime Minister in 2009.
By Althea March3 years ago in Confessions
The Mughals: Who Were They?
In what is now Northern India, in the year 1526, Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur, a prince from Central Asia, and Sultan Ibrahim Lodhi were preparing to engage in combat. The Sultan sends in his war elephants to fight in order to neutralize the danger.
By Althea March3 years ago in Humans
What is Missing in Modern Medical Research?
The problem with medical science is that it lacks something. Something that indicates that some ailments are not only being completely ignored, but also that it is more difficult to identify the causes of various diseases and efficient ways to cure them.
By Althea March3 years ago in 01
The Story of Why Did We Have Three Popes at Once?
Learn about the Papal Schism, which divided the Catholic Church as three popes fought for dominance. The Pope has served as the ultimate spiritual leader for Catholics all across the world for almost two millennia. However, by the end of the 14th century, Catholics had not one, not two, but three popes. Where did all of these popes appear? And which one of them was the real deal?
By Althea March3 years ago in Humans
Speaking to Yourself—is it Normal or Crazy?
“Why did I set it so early?” you ask to yourself as your alarm goes off in the morning. You have the thought, "I need a haircut... unless," as you are brushing your teeth. You grab for your keys as you dash out the front door but they are nowhere to be seen. “I can't do anything right!” you shout in frustration just as your neighbor looks over.
By Althea March3 years ago in Confessions
