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I'm a freelance writer and as you can see my pen name is Maxwell Payne, which some of you may see as a play on a name of a popular video game character, but I assure you that it was chosen for reasons which may never be known. I write a variety of articles

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Sciences > Psychology Why some people are afraid of dying, and some aren't: 9 of 38
Death is on everyone's minds and death is one of the most elusive things we as humans forever try to pin down. Anyone who says they don't fear death or worry about death are lying. It wouldn't be natural to not have a little bit of fear of the unknown, especially when it involves grappling with the concept that you as a perso... More..
Sciences > Psychology An overview of careers in psychology: 3 of 11
Careers in Psychology.Psychology is a rewarding and diverse area of study that for many can provide a wide array of job and career opportunities. Since the level of education one has in psychology combined with a specific area of specialty has a great effect on career availability to psychology students, I have organized this... More..
Sciences > Sciences (Other) Report: My science fair experiment: 18 of 30
My science fair experiment that I am showcasing today is one that should interest all readers in that it involves something that is all around us and perhaps on us.When I was in grade school there was a yearly science fair held in the cafeteria and among the stereotypical erupting volcanoes, bottle rockets and pictures of pet... More..
Sciences > Water & Oceanography How waves are formed: 6 of 10
There are 3 main factors that contribute to and cause the formation of waves.The first is wind. Wind out at sea has little resistance since there are no large landmasses above water and thus no buildings or mountains to obstruct it. Therefore the wind can whip up the water and push on it causing displacement which causes the ... More..
Sciences > Physiology Why cows have four stomachs: 7 of 10
Cows actually have one stomach divided into four compartments. These four compartments are called the rumen, reticulum, omasum, and the abomasum. The rumen is the largest compartment while the reticulum is the smallest.The assumed reason that a cow's stomach is divided into four compartments is because a cow eats many tough t... More..
Sciences > Water & Oceanography The differences between hard and soft water: 10 of 12
The primary difference between hard water and soft water is the amount of earth minerals present in the water even after it is treated enough for human use. Hard water contains more particles of minerals including calcium and magnesium.Water hardness typically is expressed in terms of dissolved calcium carbonate in units of m... More..
Sciences > Water & Oceanography Uses of potable water: 7 of 8
Potable water is water that is consumable for human intake. This kind of water is free of harmful bacteria, most contaminants, and soil. It is generally filtered by man-made systems that supply water to towns and cities, however some surface water including protected springs is potable right from the source.Potable water has ... More..
Sciences > Zoology What are mosquitoes good for?: 15 of 16
There appears to be no explicit benefit to the environment from the existence of mosquitoes. This does not mean they do not have a purpose as many things on our earth and beyond have yet to be discovered or explained.We do know that like most other creatures, mosquitoes contribute to the food chain crucial for survival of all... More..
Sciences > Psychology Is it better to cry when hurt or hold back all feelings?: 23 of 23
Generally you don't want to hold back your feelings because this can leave you feeling like you are becoming overwhelmed with restrained feelings. This bottling up of your feelings will build up to the point of needing a release, much like a volcano before it erupts. By letting your emotions be expressed at the time of the em... More..
Sciences > Water & Oceanography Why water diversion is an ecological problem for lakes: 6 of 6
Water diversion is one of the main causes of ecological problems for lakes. When water is diverted from a lake, generally the amount diverted is far more then the lake can safely afford to lose. In order for a lake to remain ecologically sound its water content and level must remain relatively consistent. If the water level d... More..