Just how old is the universe? Astrophysicists have been debating this question for decades. In recent years, new scientific measurements have suggested the universe may … New research of oldest light confirms age of the universeRead more
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Hyksos, 15th Dynasty rulers of Ancient Egypt, were an internal takeover
The Hyksos were a foreign dynasty that ruled parts of Egypt between approximately 1638-1530 BCE, the first instance of Egypt being ruled by individuals of … Hyksos, 15th Dynasty rulers of Ancient Egypt, were an internal takeoverRead more
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‘Cancel Culture’ Cannot Erase a Strong Argument
One of the basic points that radical feminists—along with many other writers—have made is that biological sex categories are real and exist outside of any … ‘Cancel Culture’ Cannot Erase a Strong ArgumentRead more
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Did the Atom Bomb Make the United Nations Obsolete Three Weeks After its Birth?
On this day 75 years ago the atomic age was born, with the first nuclear detonation near Alamogordo, New Mexico on July 16, 1945. Only … Did the Atom Bomb Make the United Nations Obsolete Three Weeks After its Birth?Read more
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The Rich Are Preparing for Coronavirus Differently
The new coronavirus knows no national borders or social boundaries. That doesn’t mean that social boundaries don’t exist. “En route to Paris,” Gwyneth Paltrow wrote … The Rich Are Preparing for Coronavirus DifferentlyRead more
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Amid the Murdoch scandal, there is the acrid smell of business as usual
In Scoop, Evelyn Waugh’s brilliant satire on the press, there is the moment when Lord Copper, owner of the Daily Beast, meets his new special … Amid the Murdoch scandal, there is the acrid smell of business as usualRead more
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The forbidden truth is an insurrection in Britain
On a warm spring day, strolling in south London, I heard demanding voices behind me. A police van disgorged a posse of six or more, … The forbidden truth is an insurrection in BritainRead more
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Israeli Annexation
[Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu repeatedly proclaimed his determination to commence with the formal annexation of West Bank territory on 1 July 2020. Yet the … Israeli AnnexationRead more
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Consumer Boycott Pushed the British Towards Abolishing Slavery
While many companies have trumpeted their support for the Black Lives Matter movement, others are beginning to face consumer pressure for not appearing to do … Consumer Boycott Pushed the British Towards Abolishing SlaveryRead more
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The symbols of systemic racism
The symbols of systemic racism and how to take away their power Paul Rucker I collect objects. I collect branding irons that were used to … The symbols of systemic racismRead more