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Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American History Biography: Pocahontas: 1 of 11
Pocahontas was born an Indian princess around 1595 and was the favored daughter of her father, the Indian tribe's chief. Powhatan ruled over an area that included what is now Virginia. Pocahontas aided the English in attempts to settle in North America, against her father's wishes. Her highest claim to fame was the fact she w... More..
Sports & Recreation > Training & Equipment The purpose of black paint, or "eye black", under athletes' eyes: 2 of 18
In 2003, Dr. Brian Debroff and Dr. Patricia Pahk lead a study titled, The Ability of Peri-orbitally Applied Anti-glare Products to Improve Contrast Sensitivity in Conditions of Sunlight Exposure. Both doctors, established within their fields of opthalmologic medicine, obtained 46 subjects to prove or disprove the theory as to... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues How to improve the number of African-American students entering college: 1 of 9
Before we can address the issue of improving the numbers of African-American students entering college, we must first address the issues surrounding education in general among the African-American communities.Far too many schools in primarily African-American communities lack the funding required to ensure every child has a c... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Helping your pet cope with storms and loud noises: 2 of 16
The best and easiest way to calm pets during a storm is to remain close to them. If any pets are outdoors, bring them inside making certain to allow them time to potty and pee before doing so in order to prevent accidents in the house, which are difficult to clean without the necessary chemicals with enzymes. While the storm ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Theater & Drama The history of musical theater: 1 of 6
The history of musical theater in Europe dates back to the theater of the ancient Greeks, who included music and dance in stage comedies and tragedies as early as the Fifth Century B.C. Aeschylus and Sophocles composed their own music to accompany the plays. During the Third Century BC, Roman comedies of Plautus included song... More..
Style & Beauty > Hand & Foot Care How to keep working hands soft: 4 of 19
As a guide dog handler, I have extensive experience in the area of keeping working hands soft. A guide dog's harness material consists of leather, steel, and various heavy-threaded stitching. The harness handle that allows me to feel which direction my guide dog is going would leave heavy calluses on my hands was it not for a... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why people struggle with honesty: 7 of 33
In my opinion, the reason people struggle with honesty is fear.People struggle with honesty with their supervisors or bosses because they fear losing benefits, their jobs, current titles within the ranks, demotion, and many perks of the job they currently enjoy by using lying as a work technique.More people struggle with hone... More..
Sports & Recreation > Auto Racing (Other) The early history of auto racing: 1 of 4
The history of auto stock car racing in the United States began with the laws of prohibition regarding the making and selling of liquor. Many backwoods distilleries had business all over major areas of the United States but most were among the country and rural areas where it was less possible to find the stills let alone cat... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Helping your cat when it's in heat: 1 of 3
The problem with cats and cats in heat is the fact that from the time a kitten reaches the age of 5 to 6 months of age, the cat remains in a constant state of heat according to Dr. Adrienne Mulligan, owner of Camp Verde Veterinarian Clinic. Purebred cats tend to come into heat a little later in their lives than the average do... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues The history of Juneteenth: 4 of 9
The only way to begin history is with what should happen not what did happen. In the case of the history of Juneteenth, it is as wrought in legends and mystery as any tale; however, within the mystery of the past there is some truth.On January 1, 1863, President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This document held... More..