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·2 days ago

Organ Donors: The Case for an Opt-Out System

Could we be saving lives if we restructured our organ donation system? — In an age of limited supply and higher prices, there is perhaps no commodity that is more limited and valued than an organ. I’m talking about human organs, of course. Or, more specifically, I’m talking about the need for human organs through transplants. It’s no secret that human organs are…

Policy

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Organ Donors: The Case for an Opt-Out System
Organ Donors: The Case for an Opt-Out System
Policy

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Sep 9

The Misery of Writing

Why do so many writers profess a hatred for writing? — Writing can be a thankless task. I love writing. I truly do. But, like many writers, I often find the process of putting words down on paper to be difficult. I want to call myself a writer. But when it comes down to it, I avoid writing like the plague. …

Writing

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The Misery of Writing
The Misery of Writing
Writing

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Historical Footnotes

·Aug 24

This Date in History: August 24th

What occurred on August 24th in the past? — 79: Mount Vesuvius erupts, burying the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. 1814: British forces capture Washington, D.C., and burn down many government buildings, including the White House and the Capitol. 1853: The first potato chips are prepared by chef George Crum at a restaurant in Saratoga Springs, New York. 1932: Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to fly solo across the United States nonstop.

History

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This Date in History: August 24th
This Date in History: August 24th
History

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Historical Footnotes

·Aug 23

5 Notable Battles of the Revolutionary War

Explaining key conflicts that shaped the war — Battle of Bunker Hill (June 17, 1775) Background: Fought near Boston, Massachusetts, this early engagement occurred when American militiamen fortified Breed’s Hill. Though the British ultimately won, they suffered heavy casualties, bolstering American confidence. Casualties: American — approximately 450; British — around 1,054. Battle of Saratoga (September 19 — October 7, 1777)

History

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5 Notable Battles of the Revolutionary War
5 Notable Battles of the Revolutionary War
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·Aug 23

This Date in History: August 23rd

What occurred on August 23rd in the past? — 1305: Scottish rebel William Wallace is captured by English forces near Glasgow. 1775: King George III declares the American colonies in open rebellion, leading to increased tensions between Britain and the colonies. 1858: The first of the series of debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas takes place in Ottawa…

History

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This Date in History: August 23rd
This Date in History: August 23rd
History

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·Aug 22

The Beginner’s Guide to the American Revolutionary War

A brief summary of the origins of the war and its impact — The American Revolutionary War, also known as the American War of Independence, saw the revolt of the American colonies against British rule. Between 1775 to 1783, roughly 6,800 American soldiers were killed in the fight for independence. An estimated 17,000 soldiers died as the result of disease while in imprisonment. …

History

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The Beginner’s Guide to the American Revolutionary War
The Beginner’s Guide to the American Revolutionary War
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Historical Footnotes

·Aug 22

This Date in History: August 22nd

What occurred on August 22nd in the past? — 1485: The Battle of Bosworth Field takes place in England, leading to the victory of Henry Tudor over Richard III and the start of the Tudor dynasty. 1770: Captain James Cook’s expedition lands on the eastern coast of Australia, near present-day Cooktown, Queensland. 1851: The first America’s Cup, a prestigious…

History

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This Date in History: August 22nd
This Date in History: August 22nd
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·Aug 21

This Date in History: August 21st

What occurred on August 21st in the past? — 1680: Pueblo Indians launch the Pueblo Revolt against Spanish colonial rule in present-day New Mexico, United States. 1770: James Cook’s ship HMS Endeavour reaches the eastern coast of Australia, which he names “New South Wales.” 1831: Nat Turner’s slave rebellion begins in Southampton County, Virginia, United States. 1911: The Mona Lisa, a famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci, is stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris; it is recovered in 1913.

History

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This Date in History: August 21st
This Date in History: August 21st
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Historical Footnotes

·Aug 20

This Date in History: August 20th

What occurred on August 20th in the past? — 1858: Charles Darwin first publishes his theory of evolution through natural selection in a paper presented to the Linnean Society in London. 1914: German forces occupy Brussels, Belgium, during World War I. 1968: Soviet Union and other Warsaw Pact troops invade Czechoslovakia to suppress the Prague Spring reform movement. 1975…

History

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This Date in History: August 20th
This Date in History: August 20th
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·Aug 19

A Brief Timeline of World War I

What occurred in the Great War between 1914–1918? — World War I, or the Great War, stretched from 1914 to 1918. The conflict saw the death of approximately ten million soldiers and another ten million civilians. To understand the full impact of the war, though, it’s important to look at a chronological timeline of events: June 1914: June 4: Archduke Franz…

History

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A Brief Timeline of World War I
A Brief Timeline of World War I
History

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