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Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife What happens after we die?: 6 of 53
We all have to die sometime. Most of us aren't looking forward to it, but whether we like it or not, it's going to happen. The really question is what happens to us after we die. Depending on the situation, usually you're just examined by a doctor and sent to the funeral home where friends and relatives eat from a cheese pla... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literature (Other) Funniest novels ever: 3 of 18
Tired of textbooks, Shakespeare, and foreign, existentialist authors whose concepts of life fly over your head? Settle down with one (or two, if you're daring) of these hilarious books. 1. "I Am America (And So Can You!)" by Stephen Colbert- Rated funniest book of 2007 by the New York Times, this novel manages to cram all of... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Family Law Should abortion for underage children require parental consent?: 6 of 29
We all make mistakes. We choose the wrong major, hang out with the wrong crowd, and sometimes we get pregnant when we're under age. Becoming pregnant when you're young, financially unstable, and emotionally unready can be a terrible thing, and sometimes the most realistic and best option is abortion. Teenagers are immature. ... More..
Arts & Humanities > William Shakespeare Learning to appreciate Shakespeare: 3 of 11
William Shakespeare, what a guy. Believe me, I did not think highly of him sophomore year when I was forced to analyze his literature every day. I remember constantly questioning why his work's were so important, why what he wrote was considered to be so much more amazing than every other writer's books. It was two years lat... More..
Society & Lifestyle > North American Culture American culture defended: 2 of 7
Without fail, every school year, at the beginning of each class, my teachers will pass out a Getting To Know You' paper. They're very standard, filled with the run of mill questions to make you believe that your newest math teacher is going to care about your favorite food to eat while you watch your favorite movie, next to ... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Image It's not so easy being skinny: 12 of 22
I am a coke snorting, anorexic, skeletal toothpick. Oh wait, no, I'm just skinny. But skinny people today aren't being accepted as just that. No longer in today's world are thin people simply looked at as being thin through sheer genetic luck and a fast metabolism. The media and society are pushing harder and harder to come ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Trends & Genres Video game genre: Survival Horror: 4 of 7
Have you ever been trapped in a rule full of zombies, and the only way out is the key located in the main office in the second desk drawer? Or have you ever had to fight off hordes of angry beasts armed with only a pistol and one power up? Probably not, but those would be some pretty scary situations. Good thing occurrences ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Worst types of bosses: Control freaks, too friendly, weirdos and more: 16 of 24
We've all had the creepers, the slave drivers, and the control freak. But those all seem to be pretty normal characteristics for managers these days. Let's look at some of the lesser-acknowledged but still prominent bosses in the working world. -The How did he get that job?' Boss: He doesn't know anything about the store, th... More..
Arts & Humanities > Dance Education Confidence's role in dance: 12 of 17
It is my firm belief, as a dancer, that one of the absolute most needed qualities in a dancer is confidence. I'm not talking about confidence to go on stage and shuffle around for two minutes in front of all the moms and dads. I'm not talking about the confidence it takes to wear history's most unflattering piece of clothing... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Games (Other) The game play of Tetris: 3 of 4
Tetris. We've all played it, it's popular, addicting, and anyone can do it. Though the question probably most asked is, why is Tetris so horribly addictive? The game isn't overly complicated. Tetris is compromised of seven shapes, I, T, O, L, J, S, and Z, all shapes with four blocks each that a player must rotate and move as... More..