Sudan's History of Conflict Sudan has been plagued by conflict for decades. Two north-south civil wars have wiped out 1.5 million people, and the ongoing conflict in Darfur has displaced two million people and killed over 200,000. Last month, the military ousted veteran President Omar al-Bashir and swore in a new...
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A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is the first novel by Irish writer James Joyce. Written in modernist style, it tells the story of the religious and intellectual awakening of Stephen Dedalus. Stephen is based on the Greek god...
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The Highwayman The Highwayman is a romantic ballad and narrative poem written by Alfred Noyes. First published in the August 1906 issue of Blackwood s Magazine in Edinburgh, Scotland, The Highwayman became an instant success. Noyes had already received many awards for his other works, including a...
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A Passage to India A Passage to India is a 1924 novel by E. M. Forster that takes place against the backdrop of the British Raj and the Indian independence movement. The story follows a group of friends who travel to India in search of a lost love. The characters are...
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Penguins are a warm-blooded mammal that lives in the Antarctic region. They are also flightless mammals. Here are a few interesting facts about penguins. First, they are mammals. Second, they are flightless. And last, they are mammals. But what does that mean for you? Read on to find out more....
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Classification of Daffodils There are between 40 and 200 species of daffodils, and approximately 32,000 registered cultivars. The varieties can be further classified according to their flower color, form, and cup size. To simplify the process, horticulturists use the Official Classification System, a classification system developed by the Royal Horticultural Society....
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What were the consequences of the first Punic War? The Romans annexed Corsica and Sardinia and revisited the terms of the first Punic War treaty. Meanwhile, Carthage was under siege and facing a difficult civil war. In the end, it accepted Roman conditions for peace and increased its war indemnity....
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Mansa Musa: The Wealthiest Person in History Mansa Musa was the ninth mansa of the Mali Empire. During Musa's reign, the Mali Empire reached its territorial peak. Musa is known for his wealth and generous gifts and is sometimes referred to as the wealthiest person in history. However, we may never...
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In Henry V, Shakespeare focuses on the king himself, and the role of the king in society. Henry is fair, compassionate, and orderly, and he rewards the good while punishing the bad. He takes responsibility for his power, and he is an excellent political strategist. He also is a ferocious warrior....
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Orange is the new black Orange is the new black is a Netflix original series that follows a female prisoner named Piper Kerman. It is based on Piper's memoir about her experiences at FCI Danbury. It explores the inner workings of a prison and the struggles that she faces. The series...
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When planning a medical tourism trip, it s important to research the destination medical facility, providers, accreditation, and reputation. The oldest healthcare accreditation organization, the Joint Commission, accredits over 22,000 healthcare organizations worldwide. You can use the Joint Commission s website to find out more about the health facilities in...
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Designed as the centerpiece of the 1889 Paris World's Fair The Eiffel Tower was built in record time. Its design was selected from more than 100 proposals. It was not built for practical use, but rather to showcase the technological capabilities of the French people. Construction began on July 1, 1887...
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