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Martin Luther King Speech - Beyond Vietnam

Martin Luther King Speech - Beyond Vietnam Martin Luther King Speech Beyond VietnamNew York, N.Y.4 April 1967 Mr. Chairman, ladies and gentlemen, I need not pause to say how very delighted I am to be here tonight, and how very delighted I am to see you expressing your concern about the issues...

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Who Are Australian Aborigines?

The Australian Aborigines are known as the first people to have dwelt in the vast continent of Australia. The word Aborigines refers to people who are the first or the earliest known populations that inhabited the land. It was believed that the Australian Aborigines came from the Southeast Asia...

The 19 Worst Hotels in Existence

The 19 Worst Hotels in Existence

I've stayed in some pretty sketchy places in my time. In Vientiane, I stayed in the cheapest place the Lonely Planet listed, costing just $1 per night. It was basic, a bit sketch, but generally fine. I've stayed in falling apart hostels, weird backpackers, and gross hotels. But none of the places...

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World Health Organization Identifies Gonorrhea Superbug

The World Health Organization has identified a gonorrhea superbug. The sexually transmittable disease has sexual health experts in the United Kingom, Africa, and Asia concerned that without innovative treatments, gonorrhea could potentially become antibiotic resistant. A WHO conference scheduled...

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What Is a Grape Tomato?

A grape tomato is a hybrid strain of produce that was originally introduced in upscale grocery stores. This hybrid strain has the characteristic of a thick skin and high yield that producers like. Customers, on the other hand, love its sweetness and its attractive size. The South American tomato...

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What Is Nutmeg?

Nutmeg is a common spice used in baking, Indian cuisine, and even some savory dishes like cheese sauces, potato and meat dishes, and soups. It can also be used to enhance the flavor of drinks like cider or wine. Nutmeg is also used in spice blends, such as the Middle Eastern garam masala, and in...

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What Is Swine Flu?

Swine Flu is also known as influenza A/H1N1, a new flu subtype with genetic material from the swine flu subtype, the avian flu subtype, and the A/H3N2 subtype. It began in Mexico and has quickly spread to countries across the globe. Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness (bronchia, lungs)...

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What Is Neem Oil?

Neem oil is made from the extract of the plant azadirachta indica. Neem oil is used as a botanical pesticide. Farmers extensively use neem oil as an insecticide and miticide as a way of keeping away parasites and pests like aphids and white flies. Neem oil is a good pesticide because it doesn't...

The 13 Most Mysterious Unsolved Writing Systems

The 13 Most Mysterious Unsolved Writing Systems

The history of writing is a long and interesting one. Without living users and comparison examples, an archaeologist that unearths a new script is probably going to spend the rest of their life scratching their head and trying to translate it. Without the equivalent of a Rosetta stone, it's almost...

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What Is Heroin?

Heroin is an illegal drug that is taken to produce a "high." Over time, the heroin addict builds up a tolerance for heroin, and more of the drug must be taken to get the same sense of euphoria. The purest form of heroin is a bitter-tasting white powder, and it is an effective painkilling medication....