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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: High school: 2 of 20
FacultyWhat does the faculty do? Everybody knows what teachers do, but what about the faculty? What goes on behind the doors of the office?Almost nothing. That is the answer to all of those questions. Behind the doors of the office, almost nothing goes on. Anxious parents try to call the office only to be put through an autom... More..
Health & Fitness > Asthma Causes and triggers of asthma: 2 of 14
The word "asthma" is Greek for "panting." In essence, that's what an asthma patient does when he's experiencing symptoms. The scientific definition of asthma is, "A respiratory disorder in which the air tubes of the lungs are constricted by tightened muscles" (Wagman 614). Besides that fact, asthma's a mystery even to its pat... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: War: 96 of 544
All I knew was that there was a war.I didn't know what they were fighting it for,Bullet after bullet, gun after gun,They had always been fighting one.At first, I didn't care too much.About who were killed or shot and such.Then I saw a ten day old newborn.My eyes were red and my heart was torn.He had a giant, gaping hole in hi... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Racism The book industry sees the world split by race: 4 of 18
All sales and marketing is done with one thought in mind: "will the audience like it?" Without a doubt, book publishers think in the same way. They try to maximize their sales by selling certain books that are more appealing to the audience. This is where the factor of human race becomes prominent.Having travelled to many cou... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should smoking be allowed in public places?: 95 of 363
A 60-year-old Michael Dunn ruined his life thanks to smoking. However, he did not smoke. He was affected by secondhand smoking. He developed an asthma working in a casino as a gaming inspector. He used to run marathons and actively participate in activities. Now he cannot manage walking his dog without an inhaler thanks to a... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Finding who we are: 3 of 8
Every human being is asked, "Who are you?" or, "What do you like?" by someone else. However, very few people ask these questions to themselves. The people that do often do not know the answer nor how to obtain it. There is one common fact that humans share with others: the fact that others and experience shaped their personal... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Are people inherently good?: 27 of 69
When a baby is born, she is born with a pristine, innocent mind that absorbs information impartially. All she can ever do is cry for food, a mother's tender care, and sleep. She doesn't know the meaning of good or evil, but she does know the meaning of pain or suffering because she is subject to both. Soon, she knows that pa... More..
Business > Marketing Does product packaging significantly influence consumer buying behavior?: 3 of 7
Product packaging doesn't influence my behavior in any sense. Sure, a very fancy packaging might catch my eye in the aisles, but I won't be buying it unless it fulfills all of my criteria. I'm very skeptical of all the different features advertised on the cover of the product that I might buy. After all, the companies might ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Hunger, Disease & Poverty Bird flu might be the next pandemic: 1 of 1
HN51, the scientific name for bird flu, kills millions upon millions of birds every year throughout the world. The Spanish flu of 1918 killed 50-100 million humans in just two years. What is the difference between these two strains of flu? Not much, just a couple of strands of RNA. What separates HN51 from causing a pandemic ... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness When to see the doctor for back and neck pain: 1 of 1
Most of the time, back or neck pain is temporary and would probably go away by itself in a few hours, depending on the person. Sometimes, it might even take up to two weeks if the neck or back is sprained. But both of these cases aren't worth seeing the doctor for. A simple over-the-counter topical medicine such as Bengay or ... More..