Education

You absolutely must read at least one of these authors’ books

There are many incredible legendary authors in literary history throughout the world. However here are 5 authors that you absolutely need to read at least one of their books in their lifetime in order to truly experience what literary talent is. Marjane Satrapi (Iran) Marjane Satrapi was born in Iran and is a contemporary French

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What is Mensa and how can you join it?

What would happen if someone were to take the smartest people in the planet and put them all in one place? What would they do? What would they talk about? Who would be in it? In 1946 two people – an Australian lawyer and an English lawyer/scientist – decided to find out. The came together

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Do Brain-Training Exercises Really Work?

While some scientists laud the benefits of brain training, citing its ability to improve brain plasticity and cognition, others argue that there is little proof that the exercises work. What these experts do agree on, though, is that there are different types of exercises; brain training and brain games. And the difference between the two

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Everything you wanted to know about the Ge’ez language

Have you ever heard of the Ge’ez language? It may not be the most common language in the world, and you may not have ever heard of it, but it is truly fascinating. This language is the precursor to Ethiopia’s three major languages, a bit like Latin is to the West. If you find the

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Things You Should Know About Michelangelo’s Pietà

Michelangelo was one of the greatest artists of all time, and his works continue to inspire and impress people all over the world. He created so many excellent works of art over the course of his career, but there are perhaps none more famous and well-known than his Renaissance sculpture The Pieta. You can see

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Little known facts about Ceres

So today we thought we would discuss a legend, an icon, and a figure of great historical importance. Nope, we’re not talking about Napoleon, Aristotle, or Hitler. In fact, we’re not even talking about a person at all; we’re actually talking about an asteroid! Specifically, we’re talking about Ceres, the first asteroid ever discovered, which

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What causes sleeping problems among teenagers

Teenagers might seem like they spend all of their time in bed, but, to be fair, they are growing. And we need to remember that we were teens once, and we behaved in a similar fashion. However, it’s important that we understand that there are issues that can cause problems in the sleeping habits of

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Things you didn’t know about Michael Faraday

Scientist Michael Faraday is often thought of as being the Godfather of modern electricity. He made important studies in the field of electromagnetism and electrolysis. It’s fair to say the world would be a much more primordial place had it not been for the impact and influence of Faraday and his work. His work led

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Essential things to know about the pelvis

The human body never ceases to amaze us, and we find out new things about it every single day. There are so many different parts of the body, and each of them has a unique and important role to play. There are so many things we never knew about our bodies, and sometimes we take

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The Pythagorean Society

Pythagoras If you were paying attention during math class in school, and we wouldn’t blame you if you weren’t, you would probably be familiar with the name Pythagoras. The Ionian Greek philosopher, mathematician, and scientist is one of the most revered throughout history. He was also the founder of the Pythagorean Society and the Pythagoreanism

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50 Best Universities in the World

Going to university is supposed to be the best time of your life. Not only are you setting yourself up for a good career, but you get to party as well. It’s a win-win. It can be difficult to know which university is best for you, however. After all, there are so many to choose

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25 Largest College Football Stadiums In America

College football is one of the biggest non-professional sports in the world. Every year, millions of fans and college students flood the stands in order to cheer on their favorite (or local) team. So, who has the biggest fan base? Well, it’s normally the team with the biggest football stadium. Let’s take a look at

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50 Best Universities in the World

Going to university is supposed to be the best time of your life. Not only are you setting yourself up for a good career, but you get to party as well. It’s a win-win. It can be difficult to know which university is best for you, however. After all, there are so many to choose

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