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In the depths of the ocean, imagine being surrounded by darkness and enduring immense pressure. Despite the frigid temperatures, life manages to thrive in this apparently inhospitable environment. An astonishing finding was made eight years ago – a hydrothermal vent that acts as an essential lifeline. Hydrothermal vents are formed at depths of three to…

War is difficult, but it is not a burden that is worthy of giving up. In December 1777-1778, General George Washington set up his winter camp in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. The British army, commanded by General Howe, was close by in Philadelphia. Washington encountered a dilemma at this point because many of his soldiers had…

David Howarth’s book “1066: The Year Of The Conquest” examines the similarities between Harold of England and William of Normandy, who were both rulers of prominent countries. While they shared qualities such as leadership skills and the ability to navigate feudal systems, their similarities largely cease there. Furthermore, both England and Normandy, under the rule…

Many people lost their jobs during the Great Depression. This loss caused many people to move out west in search of jobs and greater economic stability. In The Grapes of Wrath, the Joad family moved out west to California from Oklahoma. This is the most obvious comparison between The Grapes of Wrath and the Great…

Has anyone here ever been stung by a bee? It is possible that the bee could be an African killer bee instead of a traditional European honey bee. These two types of bees have similar physical characteristics but exhibit drastically different behaviors. Killer bees pose a threat to the environment, animals, and humans. According to…

Apartheid The word apartheid means “separateness”, which was the policy of legal separation followed in South Africa. The apartheid laws classified people according to three major racial groupswhite; Bantu, or black Africans; and Colored, or people of mixed descent. The laws determined where members of each group could live, what jobs they could hold, and…

After entering China in 1982, Pepsi continued to do well in the country, offering a wider range of products than its arch-rival, Coca-Cola. Pepsi’s potato chip business was successful despite competition from other multinational rivals and Chinese domestic brands. As its potato chips became more successful, however, the problem of how to secure a supply…

There is a difference between the three estates and the caste system of India. The first estate was the Church, the second estate were the nobles or nights, and the third estate was the peasantry. There are many differences between these three estates. The Indian caste system has been in use for many years. The…

Introduction A Venturi meter is a device for determining the flow-rate of a fluid down a pipe. One measures the pressure difference between the venturi inlet and neck, and from this the flow-rate can be determined. The apparatus used on this experiment also has a number of straight tube manometers at equally spaced intervals. These…

Emily Dickinson was famous for her poetry, considered nonconventional during her time. What separates her from the rest was her original treatment and reworking of popular materials. Although her poems are lyrical and her themes conventional, she was innovative in molding what she had to say, using concise words and witty metaphors. In Wild Nights…