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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: To be great is to be misunderstood: 1 of 5

Greatness is a sign of achievement. People labor diligently day and night so that society will consider them remarkable. . But what sets great people apart from everyone else? Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "To be great is to be misunderstood." While this may seem like an extreme statement, empirically, being misunderstood h...
Entertainment > Movie Genres Evaluating Pixar's movies: 2 of 6

One of the most popular questions for parents today is, "Is this film actually teaching my child something?" Thanks to Pixar's Finding Nemo, little Susie can actually pick up a few useful facts. It is for the most part, biologically accurate and it even gives a decent representation of the interactions and relationships betw...
Arts & Humanities > Philosophical Concepts The Monkey Trial: 1 of 3

In 1925, the state of Tennessee passed a law, the Butler Act, banning the teaching of any theory that was not in accordance with the divine theory of creation as presented in the Bible. This specifically prevented the teaching of the new scientific theory of evolution developed by Charles Darwin. Many, namely agnostics and a...
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore Greek mythology: Perseus: 2 of 4

Mythology is broadly identified as stories about all-powerful gods and magnificent heroes that accomplish great feats at some point in their lives. In general, it is rarely understood in a form that the public can relate too. However, that is not what all mythology entails. It provides morals and lessons to be learned, hidde...
Travel > France Destinations Travel destinations: Lascaux, France: 1 of 2

Welcome, these are the beautiful caves of Lascaux. First, we will begin our tour with the Great Hall of the Bulls. This impressive artwork covers the first twenty meters from the entrance, but watch your step while viewing it, there's a steep slope. Notice how the paintings extend on both walls; these are some of the most re...
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Literary analysis: To Kill A Mockingbird, by Harper Lee: 1 of 2

Harper Lee's To Kill A Mocking Bird established a meaning and depth of understanding of human mind-sets, however and more importantly; it portrayed realistic people and everyday heroes to six-year-old, Scout Finch. In a dictionary "hero" is defined to the effect of "In mythology and legends, a man, often noble, with great co...
Arts & Humanities > Artists & Artwork Biography: Leone Battista Alberti, Italy's foremost architect: 1 of 2

Leone Battista Alberti was Italy's foremost architect after the death of Brunelleschi in 1446. He was well educated and spent his career working for the church. Although art was not his first profession, it turned it to be what he was best known for. Alberti received one of the best educations available for noblemen such as ...
Arts & Humanities > American Authors Author analysis: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor: 1 of 1

You walk into a big room with chairs and a couch. It has a welcoming feeling; the kind with plants and environmental sound effects. And, sitting in a big, comfy chair, is a woman who is ready for you to pour your heart out and then she'll explain the answers to all your troubles. You've just opened a book of Phyllis Reynolds...
Arts & Humanities > American Authors Literary analysis: The contrasting styles of William Faulkner, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Edgar Allan Poe: 1 of 1

An author's spirit is the encompassing individuality of his or her own ideas and style. Everything from the intent to the finale defines an author's own manner. Some writers share common traits, especially if they are from the same time period. Three prominent Gothic authors, William Faulkner, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Edgar ...
Sciences > Zoology Eastern Painted Turtles: Navigation methods: 1 of 1

Animals need to be able to find resources in order to survive and reproduce. However, wondering around randomly is inefficient and can't provide any sure means of survival. For this reason, most animals have evolved strategies to orient themselves towards goals in their environment. When this orientation is towards where the...