A 1992 television commercial for the Barbie brand of fashion doll from American toymaker Mattel first featured the statement “You Can Be Anything.” Mattel has […]
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The Legacy of Henrietta Lacks
Henrietta Lacks had an ordinary background. Her mother died after giving birth to a 10th child when she was four. This prompted her father to […]
Critical Infrastructure: Definition, Examples, and Purpose
Critical infrastructure or critical national infrastructure is a term used by governments to refer to physical, non-physical, and cyber resources or assets and systems that […]
The Importance of Global Ebola Prevention Efforts
Ebola Virus Disease or Ebola has been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern a couple of times by the World Health Organization since […]
Unrealized Capital Gains: Should They Be Taxed?
The value of assets can increase more than their costs while it is held unsold due to the impacts of various market forces like market […]
These Groups are Taking Action Against DOGE and Elon Musk
The United States Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE under the direct leadership of billionaire Elon Musk and orders from Donald Trump has disrupted various […]
Causes of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict: An Explainer
The Russia-Ukraine conflict is an ongoing geopolitical and international relations issue and military standoff between Russia and Ukraine that began in February 2014 as part […]
Why Did Russia Invade and Annex Crimea?
Russia invaded and annexed Crimea in February and further in March of 2014. This event is part of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and an aftermath […]
Disadvantage of Building More Roads and Widening Existing Ones
Traffic congestion is one of the major developmental problems in urban areas in both developed and developing countries. Some of the cities with the worst […]
Henry Ford: Accomplishments and Contributions
Henry Ford was a revered American business magnate whose name is easily identified with early 20th century American industrialism. He founded Ford Motor Corporation in […]