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The Malthusian Population Theory

Thomas Robert Malthus (1766–1834) was an English economist and demographer who significantly influenced the understanding of population dynamics. His Malthusian theory posited that population growth would inevitably outstrip the available resources, leading to dire consequences. Here are the key points … Continue reading

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Iran And Its Proxies

Since the 1979 revolution, Iran has strategically built a network of proxies across the Middle East. These proxies serve as extensions of Iranian influence and play a significant role in regional dynamics. Let’s delve into the reasons behind Iran’s use … Continue reading

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How a second language can boost the brain

https://knowablemagazine.org/content/article/mind/2018/how-second-language-can-boost-brain The first main advantage involves what’s loosely referred to as executive function. This describes skills that allow you to control, direct and manage your attention, as well as your ability to plan. It also helps you ignore irrelevant information … Continue reading

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Why Do People Love or Hate John Calvin?

https://www.thecollector.com/john-calvin-controversies/ Calvin began his life as a son of the Catholic church. He was born in Noyon, France on July 10th 1509, 26 years after Luther. He was a second-generation reformer. At age eleven, his father obtained a church scholarship … Continue reading

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As a rabbi, philosopher and physician, Maimonides wrestled with religion and reason

https://theconversation.com/as-a-rabbi-philosopher-and-physician-maimonides-wrestled-with-religion-and-reason-the-book-he-wrote-to-reconcile-them-guide-to-the-perplexed-has-sparked-debate-ever-since-208277 It is surprising for many students to learn that Maimonides, who lived in present-day Spain, Morocco and Egypt, embraced reason as the only way to make sense of faith. In this rabbi’s view, the idea of a battle between … Continue reading

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Who Were the Ancient Sumerians?

https://www.worldatlas.com/ancient-world/who-were-the-ancient-sumerians.html The Sumerians were polytheistic and believed that their gods were born out of chaos. It was their job as humans to labor for the gods in order to make sure this chaos did not rise again. Similar to the Abrahamic faiths … Continue reading

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How Did the Ancient Egyptian Religion Change Through the Centuries?

https://www.thecollector.com/ancient-egyptian-religion-evolution/ The article discusses how foreign cultures, such as the Greeks and the Romans, influenced the ancient Egyptian religion and introduced new syncretic deities and practices. It also mentions how Christianity emerged and spread in Egypt, especially in Alexandria, and … Continue reading

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Where Do Abandoned Ships Go After Their Service?

https://www.explore.com/1506543/where-abandoned-ships-after-service-life-creepy-graveyard/ When they are no longer valuable, cruise ships are sailed to scrapyards where they are stripped for parts. Ship-breaking yards can be found in Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, and India. However, one of the largest, Kılıçlar Ship Breaking Yard, is … Continue reading

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How long did Neanderthals and modern humans co-exist in Europe?

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What is dark energy? Inside our accelerating, expanding universe

https://phys.org/news/2024-02-dark-energy-universe.html Some 13.8 billion years ago, the universe began with a rapid expansion we call the Big Bang. After this initial expansion, which lasted a fraction of a second, gravity started to slow the universe down. But the cosmos wouldn’t … Continue reading

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