Major King Events Chronology: 1929-196
This is a brief timeline of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life. This is a good time to talk to your family and ask them what they remember about King. Also,...
Brazilian Former President Lula Freed from Prison
Brazilian ex-President Lula gives speech after prison release
Thousands of supporters of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva have gathered to see the former Brazilian president after he was released from prison.
Lula spoke...
Tents, Toilets, Transport: Eco-friendly Festivals Tackle the Unholy Trinity
When Chris Johnson first started putting on outdoor parties with his mates, they were small, impromptu and shambolic – or “really good fun”, as he puts it. Seventeen years later and...
Powerful Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes
While Civil Rights activist, dreamer, and legend Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday is actually January 15th, American public school calendars impact the date it is actually observed. Martin Luther King Jr....
Is Texas About to Execute an Innocent Man? Rodney Reed’s Family Demands Retrial Amid...
The state of Texas is facing growing calls to halt the upcoming execution of Rodney Reed, an African-American man who has spent over 20 years on death row for a rape...
Tesla’s bulletproof cybertruck comes with pop-up camper configuration
Since unveiling its cybertruck last week, tesla has racked up a lot of interest. CEO elon musk tweeted on sunday (november 24) that the company had already received 200,000 orders for the new off-road electric vehicle.
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Iran’s only female Olympic medalist reportedly defects
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s only female Olympic medalist said she defected from the Islamic Republic in a blistering online letter that describes herself as “one of the millions of...
Two-by-fours are not actually 2-by-4—here’s why
There’s an entire subgenre of American humor derived from carefully placing the punchline into the question itself. For example, the answer to the legendary not-joke “Who’s buried at Grant’s Tomb?” is,...
Might terpenes contribute to the ‘entourage effect’ of cannabis?
The entourage effect describes how different components of the cannabis plant interact to create the unique effects of various strains and products. This “entourage” of diverse plant chemicals should theoretically provide effects that...
Here’s Some Royal Jewelry That Kate Middleton Could Inherit
At some point in their lives, Prince William and Kate Middleton are expected to inherit the English throne. While Queen Elizabeth has held her position for an unusually long time, Prince...