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I'm a student (and cleaner, wehey) in England. I'm interested in history, politics and philosophy. A lot of my articles are on other random things though as I enjoy doing research

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Health & Fitness > Dental Hygiene Manual vs. electric toothbrushes: 1 of 10
Which toothbrush is best is an extremely divisive issue, even between dentists. My dentist told me it was best for me to use a manual toothbrush, whereas my mother's dentist believes electric brushes are far better. Research has shown that electric brushes are objectively no better than manual ones. However, it has also shown... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology Rudy Giuliani's foreign affairs positions: 1 of 10
As mayor of New York, Giuliani had little reason to put forward his views on foreign policy, although it is easy to approximate his position due to his loyalty to the Republicans and President George Bush. However, since he has entered the race to become Republican presidential candidate for 2008, he has had to do more to cla... More..
Health & Fitness > Dental Issues Dental health issues associated with smoking: 1 of 5
We have all heard the long list of health problems smoking can cause. These lists commonly include problems such as bad breath and discoloured teeth, but smoking can cause or add to a large number of other serious dental problems that most people don't know about. These include oral cancer, gum recession and periodontal (gum)... More..
Health & Fitness > Sexual Health Should public organizations and schools distribute condoms?: 15 of 60
I remember my sex education in school, when I was around 15. In one lesson, the nurse brought in a big box of condoms. "Could I take some of those?" asked one girl at the end of the lesson. "No!" The nurse was shocked. "I'd be fired if I let you take condoms from me!"This surely went against everything the nurse had been sayi... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Which fashion fads to ignore: 2 of 7
It's something I've noticed several times. Something becomes cool, a new trend, and everyone's wearing it. The only problem is, it looks absolutely awful. Here are some of the most awful fashion trends currently around.1. Extreme smock tops.Remember the good old days, when it was easy to tell who was pregnant and who wasn't? ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Philosophical Concepts Is Religious language meaningful: 1 of 3
In order to assess whether or not religious language is meaningful, it is vital to define what meaningful means, and how we can decide what is meaningful. Two main ideas have been put forward by philosophers as ways of doing this, the verification principle and the falsification principle.The verification principle was invent... More..
Jobs & Careers > Starting Out Choosing exams: The difficulties: 1 of 3
English students between 14 and 18 will have to make choices about what they want to study. You will have to choose GCSEs, A levels or FE courses, and eventually a university course or job. The most important thing when choosing your options, even if you've no idea what you want to do as a career, is to look ahead.In year 9, ... More..
Sciences > Chemistry How lightsticks work: 1 of 3
A light stick, or glow stick, is a plastic tube that glows a bright colour. They do not require an electrical power source, bulbs or batteries. Instead they create light using a chemical reaction.To emit light, a source of energy must excite atoms in a material. When the atoms are excited, this causes electrons to rise to a h... More..
Sciences > Geology & Geophysics Why geologists are so concerned with the San Andreas Fault: 1 of 3
The San Andreas fault is obviously a cause for concern because of its location. The fault runs right through California, a highly populated area. Any earthquakes that result from the fault are likely to affect many lives and take a lot of casualties. Geologists are eager to predict when these will happen, hoping to develop ea... More..
Computers & Technology > Website Reviews How to use Wikipedia for research: 4 of 9
Many people shy away from Wikipedia once they find out that it can be edited by anyone. However, if you've ever tried making an article on yourself, or adding a ridiculous fact onto the entry on George Bush, you'll know how quickly any unsourced lies are removed by the loyal (and somewhat fierce) Wikipedia editors. The fact t... More..