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I have always loved history. It seemed quite interesting, and I never searched for a reason. However, something completely changed my perception. I spoke to a few friends, and one of them protested, “History is useless; we will never use this information in…
A big aviation mystery that not even the greatest of experts could solve. Malaysia Airlines flight 370 disappeared on March 8th, 2014. Since then, nobody had even caught a glimpse of it. 227 passengers and 12 crew members were lost that day and…
Acknowledging Fashion Week is a heavily known norm for every aspiring fashion student. From the lengthy list of designers who have established themselves and their brand’s name to all the top models displaying the designers’ works… What is Fashion Week all about? And…
All of us will have to take exams at some point during the school year, and - like me - I suspect others have been facing stress, and not knowing how to cope with it. Sometimes, stress can be a good thing:…
The Ottoman Empire (modern day Turkey) was a substantial empire that was very important in Nazi Germany's funding for WW1. They were known for using horses and open, non-armoured vehicles in WW1 and they were situated around modern day Armenia, Greece and Turkey.…
European colonialism is a thing of the past but, nevertheless, it is a brutal thing of the past. History was great, bloody great. There were the dark ages where everything, according to British historians, went dark and we all just suffered. But there…
Gunshots dwindle - Christmas carols and the smell of chocolate and cigars fill the air. It’s time for some fresh air and a break from the horrors of war. The Great War was anything but pretty - but it was still in…
The car is a mysterious piece of engineering. It fulfills your dream to go wherever you want but at the same time it harms the environment. It is a puzzle to the normal human eye. Even though it is something that most people…
“Hormesis is a term used by toxicologists to refer to a response to an environmental agent characterised by a low dose beneficial effect and a high dose toxic effect.” - Mark P. Mattson, NCBI The definition above will be the basis for…
There’s nothing to do in Kuwait! Really? I beg to differ. I have heard this statement countless times during the past two years. With online learning and everything that has happened, many have struggled with finding activities and enjoyable tasks to do outside;…
Have you ever lost an argument that you thought you should’ve won? Chances are that most of the people reading this have answered ‘yes’ to that question. Sometimes, it is in fact a deserved loss. But other times it can be your…
From Jericho, one of the first settlements on earth, to Jerusalem, an important city for three major religions, Palestine is a country with a rich history and even more lavish culture. However, there’s more to just an outsider’s insight on the bountiful culture…
The Great Famine (Gaeilge: An Gorta Mór- 1845 – 1852) was one of the greatest social disasters in nineteenth-century Europe. Over a million people died and a further million and a quarter fled the country for distant lands. By 1861, the population of…
As we own several sources of entertainment, we need a source that indicates our feelings. It doesn’t necessarily have to be positive, but it can include negativity, motivation/ inspiration, anger, etc. That source is precious since it’s not hand-made, but naturally appearing. It…
The Mona Lisa is a famous painting known to all. When reminded of the painting, an image of a woman, sitting elegantly, comes to mind. Her mysterious smile and even more mysterious identity puzzles all. Yet, that seems to be the only thing…
