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History: KFC is a fast food restaurant chain headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, which specializes in fried chicken. An “American icon”, it is the world’s second largest restaurant chain overall (as measured by sales) after McDonald’s, with over 18,000 outlets in 120 countries and territories as of December 2012. The company is a subsidiary…

In a world where numerous languages exist, there are billions of words that can captivate people from different walks of life. Thus, I would not forward the idea that my favorite word is the most important word in this planet. However, I would like to demonstrate that my favorite word can span the depths of…

“Greasy Lake” and its Many Historical References In T. Coraghessan Boyle’s short story “Greasy Lake,” there are many subtle historical references. These references pertain to different events that were happening during the time period that the story takes place, and help to describe different parts of the plot. Casual readers may not even notice these…

Established in 1885 by Yong Koon, R Bes Pewter (originally known as Ngeok Foh) was a small store that specialized in crafting pewter items for ceremonial purposes. These items, such as joss stick holders, incense burners, and candle holders, were commonly used in Chinese households and temples. To create a polished finish on the pewter…

Genting Malaysia Berhad was one time known as Resort World Sdn Bhd, which was a portion limited private company, incorporated under the Companies Act 1980, on 7 May 1980. The name was changed into Resort World Bhd from 1989 – 2009, being a public company and in conclusion known as Genting Malaysia Berhad. In 1989,…

            What is history? Why spend time knowing and understanding what has been? Why do some people believe that the past is worth studying for our present and future conditions?             First, let us define history. History is simply the study of the past. It analyzes and chronologically records the development of a certain person,…

The Nationalist marching season, sometimes known as ‘the twelfth’, ‘Orangemen’s Day’ and ‘Boyne celebrations’, takes place on the 12th July throughout Northern Ireland, but why does it take place? The first reason I will be investigating is the Battle of the Boyne. This event took place in July 1690 when William of Orange claimed victory…

Abstract Water polo is the oldest team sports in the Olympics. It was initially created in order to attract more guests in British resorts. It was played in the murky waters of rivers and lakes by men who exhibited swimming prowess and considerable strength. Players wrestle with each other under water in order to achieve…

Throughout history, men have always sought to enhance their productivity and alleviate suffering in the workplace. It is even suggested that Adam and Eve were the first to partake of a forbidden fruit with the intention of gaining divine abilities. In societies where the most skilled individuals were selected as athletes or warriors, they were…

            In A Short History of Progress, author and archaeologist Ronald Wright explores the rise and fall of six civilizations of the past. He looks at how these cultures degraded the environment and he warns readers that our current civilization is also headed for collapse.             Wright argues that civilization is a 10,000-year-old experiment that…