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There can be many barriers to intercultural communication, such as language barriers, differences in values and beliefs, and different interpretations of nonverbal communication.

The most popular story is that Alexander the Great died of malaria. Another story is that he was poisoned.

The first known democracy developed around 508 BCE in Athens under the rule of Cleisthenes. It was a direct democracy, meaning that all citizens had a say in the government.

Economic is a social science because it studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. It also studies how these activities are affected by the actions of governments, individuals, businesses, and other organizations.

High school is so hard because you have to juggle academics, social life, and extracurriculars all at once. You’re also under a lot of pressure to do well so you can get into a good college.

Pluto is the god of the underworld in Greek mythology. He is the son of Cronus and Rhea.

The baccalaureate ceremony is a special event that is held at the end of high school. It is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of the graduating class, and to wish them well in their future endeavors.

An allusion is a figure of speech that references a person, place, thing, or event. These references can be direct or indirect, but allusions typically expect the reader to spot the reference.

Both France and the United Kingdom were exhausted by World War I and wanted to return to pre-war normalcy.

The Super Bowl is a sporting event that is symbolic of American culture. The World Series is also a sporting event that is symbolic of American culture.