American nonprofit global policy think tank and research institute The RAND Corporation first coined the term “firehose of falsehoods” in 2016 to describe a technique […]
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Why Does Donald Trump Lie?
The Washington Post documented 30573 false or misleading claims made by Donald Trump during his entire first presidential term. This averaged to 21 lies per […]
Principles of Sustainable Fashion
Sustainable fashion can be considered an antidote to the disadvantages and negative impacts of fast fashion. The concept recognizes the economic and sociocultural contributions of […]
What is Upcycling: Pros, Cons, and Examples
Upcycling is a form of recycling that involves transforming unwanted or useless products, waste products, and byproducts into high-value and functional repurposed and upcycled products. […]
Medium-Density Fiberboards: Advantages and Disadvantages
The first mass-produced medium-density fiberboards or MDF were introduced in the United States in 1966. Norbord, previously known as Northwood Panelboard, is often credited with […]
Goddess Ēostre and the Origin of Easter
Easter or Pasch Sunday is one of the most important religious festivities in Roman Catholicism and some Christian denominations. This event marks the celebration of […]
Evidence-Based Toolbox Against False Information
A team of researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Human Development spearheaded by senior research scientist Anastasia Kozyreva developed an evidence-based toolbox of individual-level […]
Limitations of Executive Orders: The United States Context
George Washington declared in 1793 the neutral position of United States in the war between France and Britain. This was one of the first executive […]
Executive Orders vs Presidential Proclamations in the United States
Both executive orders and presidential proclamations are two common types of presidential directives in the United States. These directives are written or oral instructions or […]
Cultural Competence in Health Care Services
A culture-sensitive healthcare system or cultural competence in health care services pertains to approaches aimed at delivering health care services in consideration of the cultural […]