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The Auschwitz Massacre
Zsuzsa Diamanstein, a Romanian of Hungarian-Jewish origin, talks about the nightmare at Auschwitz and her meeting with the dreaded Dr. Mengele, nicknamed the 'Angel of Death' for his sadistic experiments on detainees.
By Maria Ostasevici 4 years ago in FYI
UFO Hotspot
For quite a long time specifically over a period of 4 years, from 1988, to 1992, I lived in Topanga Canyon, just before one of the most dynamic nearby UFO "folds" ever. Tremendous items skimmed quietly between the lofty slants of gorges, organized art drifted over segregated lodges and homes and a rash of kidnappings surprised scientists. Bizarre, ridiculous creatures were additionally located. The neighborhood Topanga Messenger even included a story on a nearby family who had been annoyed by a tremendous "transport" with splendid lights.
By A.O4 years ago in FYI
Tiny but Mighty: The Choker. Top Story - October 2021.
I grew up in the 90’s and early 2000’s. I scrunched my hair and straightened my bangs. I accessorized with bouncy butterfly clips, white eyeshadow, and flavored lip-gloss. I wore scrunchies on my wrist. I wrapped flannel shirts around my waist and danced in frayed wide leg jeans to Brittney. I begged my mom to let me bedazzle my bellybutton with stick-on rhinestones like Christina. (Looking back, thank God she said no.) It was grungy, it was tacky, and it was wonderful. As the fads of the 90’s and early 2000’s come trickling back into present day trends, the nostalgia washes over me and wraps me into the warm hug of childhood memories. As I happily embrace the comeback of bellbottoms and flannel, there has been one thing that just gets me giddy: the choker. Easily my favorite item from the time, wearing a choker always made me feel like the coolest kid in the room. They made me feel pretty, and there was something about them that felt so mature, like wearing one made me older and edgier than I was. As an adult, wearing a choker evokes the same kind of confidence; I feel sexy, spunky, and there’s something about them that now feels so sophisticated. It’s such a tiny accessory, and yet it stirs up so much emotion and so quickly bumps my self-esteem up a few notches. Looking back through the choker’s history, it turns out that I am not the only one that the piece has this type of effect on. It’s been a look for thousands of years and has held power in many ways over the centuries.
By Chelsea Adler4 years ago in FYI
The 4 Best Books About American History
"History is the biography of the present," wrote Alexis de Tocqueville. The History Of the United States Of America may be unwieldy in size; but then its enormousness is testimony to the plethora of incidents and characters that shaped the American story.
By Borba de Souza4 years ago in FYI
Nobel Prize winners for Blue Planet of 2021
Manabe's work laid the foundation for the development of existing climate models. Klaus Hasselmann created a model that links climate with climate and thus provided the basis for reliable weather models, as the climate changes naturally and is chaotic. He has shown that changes in weather conditions can be defined as changes in noise in stochastic weather models.
By F sapkota4 years ago in FYI
The 4 Best Books About Napoleon
Napoleon Bonaparte, one of the greatest military geniuses in history and a charismatic leader, rose from humble origins to become Emperor of France. He established the Napoleonic Code, which is still the basis of French law today. His campaigns reshaped Europe and sent shockwaves through the rest of the world. Even two centuries after his death, historians and biographers continue to publish books about Napoleon.
By Borba de Souza4 years ago in FYI
Devil’s Gate Reservoir
This dry, brush-filled flood direct in Pasadena is properly named. It's the location of some genuinely devilish occasions.
By A.O4 years ago in FYI
The many ways the financial system screws those who cannot afford it
Over the decades I have listened to so many people say they take one step forward and two steps back. I know individuals who work two or three jobs but never seem to get ahead. If that is you there are reasons and it is not as simple as it seems. The American financial system is increasingly hostile to those whose income is on the lower end and this plays a role in why so many disadvantaged individuals are never able to pull themselves out of poverty.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in FYI
The Philadelphia Experiment
Genuine books have been expounded on it. It's the subject of a 1984 film along these lines as Back to the Future. It's even given its name to a new-thousand years jazz combination combo. However, the Philadelphia Experiment is one thing that no one appears to concur upon. To a few, it's an odd fantasy of an unpredictable creative mind. To other people, it's a fabrication, straightforward. In any case, to a center of firm devotees, it's the account of one of the most peculiar logical investigations ever—an activity in twisting energy waves that tore an opening in space-time and pushed a whole maritime vessel through it.
By A.O4 years ago in FYI
Declaration of American Independence
On August 2, 1776, one month after Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, an attractive translation of the Bible was signed at Pennsylvania State House, at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, where many members of Congress were busy presenting the official document with open, clear hands. The five-member committee drafted the proclamation, which was available from Congress to vote for independence.
By F sapkota4 years ago in FYI
Agenda 21 - an overview
Agenda 21, the United Nations Sustainable Development Plan signed by the leaders of 178 countries in 196 countries in 1992, is not legally binding and has no authority to act. In the hands of a dedicated group of right-wing activists, however, it was portrayed as a key step in a secret plan to undermine property rights, redistribute wealth, and force the United States and other countries to become a one-world dictatorship.
By Shreya Poudel4 years ago in FYI
Tsavorite: Interesting Facts about One of the Rarest Gemstones
Tsavorite is one of the World's rarest and most sought after gemstones. Its mystical forest green color is what makes it popular within just a few years of its discovery. In addition to its amazing beauty, Tsavorite is linked to the majestic and unique green regions of East Africa through its history and symbolism. Tsavorite is technically a rare form of garnet named Green Grossularia. The reason behind its rich color is the presence of vanadium and sometimes chromium in its chemical composition, which makes it similar to the Emerald. The higher the concentration of Vanadium the darker and stronger its green color, and therefore the rarer, natural and desirable is the stone. It has a fantastic luster thanks to its high refractoriness.
By Gemos Gems4 years ago in FYI