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Sciences > Astronomy Who discovered the Crab Nebula?: 1 of 7

The Crab Nebula is a bright nebula observed by the Hubble space telescope. John Bevis was an English doctor and astronomer who first discovered the Crab Nebula in 1731. French astronomer Charles Messier independently rediscovered it in 1758. It is believed that the Crab Nebula is the remnants of a supernova that was first se...
Health & Fitness > Healthy Cooking & Meal Planning Advantages of using olive oil: 5 of 8

Olive oil has many uses. The uses of olive oil range from cooking to polishing shoes. It is a versatile oil that has been used for centuries. Early references to the use of olive oil can be found in the Bible, the Koran, and many other ancient texts. Our ancestors understood the value of this oil. Many people around the worl...
Business > Leadership Strategies Ways to model leadership: 5 of 7

Effective leadership is a must. We all need leadership at one time or another in life. What makes an effective leader? Is it the ability to give orders? Or is it the ability to give good orders? Is it making the employees do what they are told when they are told no questions asked? Or is it communicating the plan for the tas...
Creative Writing > Satire Satire: All about the 4th of July: 5 of 6

Hamburgers, hotdogs, marching bands in parades, people lining the streets with sparklers in hand are just a few ways that we celebrate Independence Day. Whether you are at a family reunion, a cook out, or watching fireworks on television, we all know that July 4th is a great day. I remember driving to the river with my famil...
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Having a job versus having a career: 8 of 8

Job or career, which one do you have? What is the difference? What does it matter as long as I bring home a paycheck every pay period? It may matter a lot depending on how you look at it. Let's take a look at the differences between a job and a career. Some people's definition of a job may be the same as a career. I will adm...
Health & Fitness > Infectious Diseases Is oral candidiasis infectious?: 6 of 6

Oral candidiasis is an infection that occurs in the mouth. Another name for it is Thrush. Overgrowth of yeast fungi called Candida causes the infection. The causes of the overgrowth of the fungus vary. Candida fungi exist in small amounts in various areas of the body in the average person. It can occur in anyone, but normall...
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics The health benefits offered by chili peppers: 5 of 5

Cayenne pepper, also known as chilli pepper, has many benefits. Not only is it good for your taste buds, but it is good for the rest of your body. The belief in the medicinal qualities of cayenne pepper can be seen in cultures all around the world. Some have claimed that it can heal all types of ailments. It has even been sa...