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Just How Effective Were Rhodesian Guerrillas?
Rhodesia, a country that is now divided into Zimbabwe and Zambia, with many people today only knowing of its existence as a result of Leonardo DiCaprio's cutthroat character in the 2006 film, Blood Diamond. One thing that you aren't able to learn from the movie, is the 15 year long civil war that tore apart the country's Southern region (present day Zimbabwe.) The Rhodesian Bush War was the result of a multitude of complex political factors, most notably the majority white government declaring independence from Britain without any kind of consent from the crown in 1965, as the South of Rhodesia was a self-governing colony since 1923.
By Jacob Newson10 months ago in History
Can You Eat Meat On Good Friday
Good Friday is considered one of the holiest and most solemn days in Christianity. It is the day when Jesus Christ was crucified, and the Christian community observes this day with mourning, fasting, and prayer. A very common question often asked about this day is: can we eat meat on Good Friday?
By The Content Crafter10 months ago in History
Scientists find strongest evidence yet of life on a distant planet
Scientists Detect Strongest Evidence Yet of Life on a Distant Planet In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers have identified what they describe as the most compelling evidence to date of potential life beyond our solar system. Using data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), researchers have detected chemical signatures in the atmosphere of the exoplanet K2-18b that, on Earth, are exclusively produced by living organisms.
By Naveed Hasan10 months ago in History
"Cosmic Crisis: Did a Solar Storm Nearly Wipe Out Ancient Humans 41,000 Years Ago?"
Predators, hostile environments, or a lack of food are among the first things that come to mind when we consider the threats that early humans faced. But what if their lives was also at danger from an unseen, lethal force from space? According to current scientific theories, the Earth's magnetic field drastically diminished 41,000 years ago, exposing early humans and fauna to high levels of cosmic radiation. The **Laschamps Excursion** may have had a significant impact on our ancestors, changing their surroundings and possibly affecting evolution.
By Md. Nuruzzaman khan10 months ago in History
Sunset in the mountains of Durmitor
Sunset in the mountains of Durmitor The afternoon was different. The sun was slowly setting on the mountainside, spreading golden colors in the sky. The sunset could be seen from the campus dormitory, like a perfectly arranged scene—as if painted by Allah with his own hands.
By Arshad Ali10 months ago in History
Understanding Aggregate Trends for Apple Intelligence Using Differential Privacy
Apple's ecosystem has always placed a strong emphasis on user privacy. With the introduction of Apple Intelligence, a suite of AI features integrated across its devices, this commitment to privacy remains paramount. To enhance these intelligent features by understanding user behavior and trends without compromising individual privacy, Apple is leveraging a sophisticated technique called differential privacy.
By Mahdi Rahman10 months ago in History
I Had Not Failed My Country
Few tales in athletics have as much resonance as that of the renowned swimmer Brojen Das, who became the first Asian to successfully cross the English Channel. More than merely recounting a personal triumph, his line "I Had Not Failed My Country" is a potent illustration of commitment, tenacity, and an unwavering love for one's nation. In addition to sharing his victory, Brojen Das's words illuminate the heart of a man who, with each stroke he made at sea, carried the aspirations of a whole country.
By Md. Saidul Islam Sanjid10 months ago in History
