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Who Are the Inuit People?

The Inuit people were traditionally called the Eskimos. However, the term nowadays are rarely used due to its negative and derogatory connotations that accompany it. The Inuits are indigenous people who thrive in the Northern-most parts of America particularly in the Arctic region. They can also...

15 of the Biggest and Weirdest Undercover Operations

15 of the Biggest and Weirdest Undercover Operations

In the world of undercover ops, far from the public’s eye, all sorts of strange, twisted, and sometimes heartening things take place.

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Noose Found at University of San Diego Library

A noose was found in the University of San Diego's Giesel Library. February is Black History Month and an on campus fraternity reportedly hung the noose on the the seventh floor of the campus' library. This incident follows a "racist frat party" which mocked Black History Month and included...

50 Best Bill Clinton Quotes

50 Best Bill Clinton Quotes

William "Bill" Clinton was the 42nd President of The United States. Clinton was born William Jefferson Blythe III on August 19, 1946 in Hope, Arkansas to William Jefferson Blythe, Jr., and Virginia Dell Cassidy. When Clinton was three months old, Clinton's grandparents, Eldridge and Edith Cassidy,...

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How to Prepare for a Career in Landscape Design

Are you considering a career in landscape design? Landscape designers are in charge of visualizing and planning residential and commercial landscaping. They need to have an eye for spatial layout as well as the overall cohesive feel of multiple parts of the project. Below we've put together a...

15 of the Craziest Biological Hoaxes

15 of the Craziest Biological Hoaxes

The world of biological hoaxes is a great one. Some of them are pranks, some are there to make money, and some are just to laugh at those who don't know any better. There's something about slapping together of a handful of different animals and convincing tourists that it's a real thing that exists...

15 Child Miracles, Wonders and Prodigies

15 Child Miracles, Wonders and Prodigies

Extraordinary things happen to people the world over, but it's rare when they happen to children -- and end with a pleasant surprise. Many don't believe in luck these days, but there are people walking around today that are surely luckier than most. Some of them survived circumstances that should...

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What Was the Renaissance?

The Renaissance was a particular time in the history of Europe that was significant for the cultural explosion that happened during this period. Many factors contributed to the beginning of the Renaissance period, which had a tremendous impact on the lives of the Europeans and the people living in...

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What Is Urea?

Urea is a waste compound; in fact, it’s part of urine and even sweat. The body produces it each time the liver breaks down amino acids and protein. The urea helps excrete the excess nitrogen. It is highly efficient at this, being very soluble. The typical human being produces an average of 30 grams...

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What Is a PreSentence Report?

A pre-sentence report is a legal document that details the personality of the accused individual and the circumstances that led to the crime. This report is normally made once the investigation has been completed and before a sentence is announced. Other information is also included in a pre-sentence...