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History of Deadly Diseases
People have been living and living the truth about deadly diseases for thousands of years. In most of this period, there were no non-invasive methods to control disease. While modern medical technology has revolutionized these statistics, more and more people are dying each day from deadly viruses, many of which can be prevented. In this article, we will examine the history of many of the world's most famous diseases.
By Nick Guci4 years ago in FYI
10 Things You May Not Know About Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Very few people have been honored with a national holiday dedicated to them, but Martin Luther King Jr. is one of them. As a Baptist minister and activist, King represented minorities, those who were struggling for equality and freedom during the civil rights movement. He became the symbol of the fight against oppression and will forever be remembered for his commitment and perseverance to the cause. Even though he was assassinated in 1968, his “I Have a Dream” Speech is still quoted today in the struggle to end racism in our country and around the world.
By Kassondra O'Hara4 years ago in FYI
The Doryphoros
The Doryphoros (Spear Bearer) (Fig.1) is a sculpture designed by the Greek Polykleitos’s, an artist originally from Argos or Sicyon, who worked in bronze in the classical style around 450-440 BCE. Although it bears elements of Greek aesthetics it is a Roman copy of a bronze sculpture that has been melted down and lost. This complicates the nature of the statue and where it relates to art and art history, whether it can be considered a Greek statue if it is a Roman copy and interpretation. To fully understand and analyze the sculpture, viewers must consider the differences between the original piece and the copy, the accuracy of the copies and the Roman influence on them, and comparisons between the Doryphoros and other sculptures that are copies.
By Scarlett Callohan4 years ago in FYI
The trials and death of Richard Hunne
Richard Hunne was a man who became the central character of a 16th century “cause celebre”, and a figure of interest in the story of the English Reformation during the reign of Henry VIII.
By John Welford4 years ago in FYI
Monsters on the Edge
During the Medieval Ages people often used images to illustrate the contrast between good vs. evil, especially in religious contexts. Some of these images include a collection of creatures of mythological origins that are coined the “monstrous races”, a term that has recently been considered problematic. These monsters are often seen on the edges or borders of maps and Romanesque churches. They are used as a symbol for the unknown edge of the world which can include existing cultures and people, and act as a counterpoint for the center of the known Christian world. When viewing the creatures in this context it is important to consider whether race is a proper term to use when talking about the monsters or whether a different phrase should be utilized.
By Scarlett Callohan4 years ago in FYI
Eugenics in the United States
During the Progressive Era, between 1896 to 1927, there was an increase in the interest in eugenics within the United States. During this time people strove to try to solve various societal problems including poverty, health issues, and immigration. Eugenic enthusiasts attempted to link these social and economic problems to individuals deemed “undesirable”. This segregation between “normal” people and “undesirables” included anyone associated with society’s problems and were often looked at as the cause of them. They were considered mentally deficient or “feeble-minded”.
By Scarlett Callohan4 years ago in FYI
How to Buy A High Quality Sapphire - A Beginner's Guide
One of the most attractive and hardest colored gemstones, known for its true blue color is the sapphire. Buying a piece of sapphire jewelry can be an overwhelming experience as there are a lot of factors that need to be kept in mind, from colors to clarity to the weight of the stone everything matters to get the finest quality gemstone!
By Kelly Johns4 years ago in FYI
The Lost Tribes
Through-out the ages there have always been unanswered questions that have mystified, perplexed and confounded man. So many of these unanswered questions have to do with lost civilizations. The Mayans, the Aztecs and even the people of Atlantis have all contributed to histories unsolved mysteries as to what happened. It is on that scale that many historians and biblical scholars have been searching for over a thousand years to understand what really happened to the lost tribes of Israel.
By Dr. Williams4 years ago in FYI
Solar Minds In All Of Us
We may not be able to recognize the massive effect of these things right from the earth, but from outer space one may not fail to acknowledge the largeness of the scale of environmental degradations which have occurred through the years. It is only from that view from the outer space that we are able to see as well the vastness of the deserts that may soon become of the forests destroyed from cutting trees for daily human consumption. Although astronauts say there are still “green” parts of the earth as the view from outer space reveals, it can hardly be denied that much of the parts of the earth have remained the same over the past years, especially when the view of the earth from the past is compared to what it is today.
By Full Circle4 years ago in FYI
The Unsinkable Ship
My grandmother was born in 1911 and she remembered people talking about this when she was 5 years of age. “She” was one of the largest and most opulent ships of the time, being (approximately) 882.5ft (269m) long and roughly 92.5ft (28.2m) wide. “She” cost $7.5 million to build ($183.4million in today’s money) and “Her'' top speed was 23 knots or 25 mph which is faster than many ships today which go at 20 knots or 23 mph. “She” was built to have 64 lifeboats on board but carried only 20! “She” was the RMS Titanic.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff4 years ago in FYI
There's Anywhere from 2-9 Pounds of Bacteria in the Body
Bacteria are known to be contagious, causing disease. However, have you noticed that your body contains 2-9 pounds of bacteria at any one time? Bacteria are literally needed for cover and body purposes. So, while some viruses cause problems and illness, others are not!
By Simmer Oli4 years ago in FYI
How much time do you have and how are you using it?
Every day, you get rid of tedious tasks. Waiting for a touch, a stop sign, for the coffee to boil, sit in the living room, brush your teeth, wash, sleep. . . precious moments are lost and there are still weeks and months of our lives. one has those difficult questions in your mind - when and how does one use them? this article will address the very fact that you can use it for the rest of your life. Indeed, with our number sleeping as little as possible, science has shown that insomnia will also shorten your life span and should cause more health concerns. That concern will be resolved!
By Simmer Oli4 years ago in FYI