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Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American History The significance of the Boston Tea Party: 1 of 14
Nobody in Boston envied Captain Hall for the position he was in on the evening of December 16, 1773. All he wanted was to set sail again and leave Boston Harbour with his vessel, the Dartmouth, which was owned by Francis Rotch, a Quaker from Nantucket Island. But the cargo of his ship still wasn't unloaded although they had b... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American History Crispus Attucks and what his death meant for the American Revolution: 2 of 16
Tension was high in Boston on the 5th day of March 1770. The British were trying to enforce rules meant to restrict the freedom of the Colonists and the town's economy suffered under the impact of the Townshend Acts. Two British regiments were in town to remind the 20,000 citizens they were subjects of the King of England.... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Trends Understanding the difference between chat, instant messaging and forums: 2 of 15
My telephone doesn't ring as often as it did 10 years ago. Had it happened 10 years earlier, it would seriously have made me think. Don't people want to talk with me any longer? Did I offend them? ALL of them? But it didn't happen 10 years ago, this is the present. And the phone ringing less is a sign of the times, not of my... More..
Food & Drink > Tea An overview on the different types of black tea: 2 of 14
For those that are new to the habit of drinking black tea, the variety available on the shelves of supermarkets or drugstores can be rather confusing. Brands like Twinings and Lipton compete with each other, sometimes giving their teas fancy names to associate with desired emotions or expectations. Black teas in supermarke... More..
Food & Drink > Tea Chai: Indian tea and its history: 2 of 12
The chilly air of a sunny but crisp winter's morning fills the compartment of the train instantly as the weary traveller opens the window while the train comes to a stop in Shamli Station, about 70 miles North of New Delhi. His eyes wander across the platform looking for a Chaiwalla. "Garam, garam Chai - hot, hot Chai!... More..
Education > Study Skills & Test Taking How to efficiently prepare for a test: 3 of 11
How to efficiently prepare for a test Why do some students perform so well in tests and exams while others don't? Is it superior intelligence? Are they especially gifted? The answer is yes, some are! But not all of them. In fact only a minority are. Just because you're gifted doesn't guarantee you will be getting good grades... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American History France's role in the American Revolution: 4 of 14
On June 17, 1885, the French frigate Isere arrived at New York's harbour, carrying a unique gift to the people of the United States of America: The Statue of Liberty! Packed into 214 crates the 350 pieces were to be assembled on Bedloe's Island as a monument to the friendship between France and the United States; a friendship... More..
Business > Business (Other) Introduction to economics: The law of demand: 2 of 6
During his summer vacations Christopher works in a supermarket. He is put in charge of all the fruits and vegetables. His job is to make sure there is always enough fresh produce piled on the shelves. Several times a day he refills the boxes and after his first week he has a pretty good idea about the daily turnover of his go... More..
Computers & Technology > Hardware (Other) What happens when a hard drive crashes?: 1 of 3
Imagine a plane flying 5 yards above the ground on autopilot at 600 miles per hour .... A scary thought, isn't it? You would neither want to be a passenger in that plane, nor would you care to be anywhere near its path. What is going on inside your hard drive is pretty much the same. Thankfully nobody lives inside that hazard... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American History What were the various factions in the American Revolution?: 4 of 7
The War for Independence united the American colonists in their fight for liberty against the British! That is how we would like to remember the founding of our Great Nation. But the truth is, just like today, severe differences in opinion led to factions bitterly opposing each other.Even four years after the Declaration of I... More..