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  • Geography of Brunei
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  • October 4, 2024

    Where in the World is Brunei

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  • January 29, 2024

    The Life of Hyenas

    Hyenas, found across Africa and parts of Asia, are known for their strong bites and matriarchal clans. They hunt a variety of prey and can digest tough parts like bones and skin.

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  • Life of Hyenas
  • January 26, 2024

    The Lincoln Douglas Debates of 1858

    The Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858 were a series of seven debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas, who were running for the United States Senate seat in Illinois. These debates focused on the issue of slavery and its expansion into new territories. The debates attracted large crowds and helped to elevate Lincoln’s national profile, ultimately paving the way for his presidency in 1860.

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  • Lincoln and Douglas debating on stage
  • January 25, 2024

    The Antikythera Mechanism

    The Antikythera Mechanism is an ancient Greek analog computer that was used to predict astronomical positions and eclipses. Discovered in a shipwreck off the coast of the Greek island of Antikythera, this intricate device is considered one of the most important archaeological finds of the 20th century. It consists of a complex system of gears and dials that allowed ancient astronomers to accurately track celestial movements.

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  • Image of the antikythera mechanism
  • January 24, 2024

    The Life of Zebras

    Zebras, known for their unique stripes, inhabit various African terrains. They graze on tough vegetation, have distinct social structures, and use stripes for camouflage and fly deterrence.

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  • Zebra
  • January 23, 2024

    Abandoned Civil War Shelters of Spain

    The Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) saw devastating bombings by the Nazis and Fascist Italy, with Guernica’s 1937 bombing symbolizing civilian suffering. Cities like Almeria built extensive air raid shelters, with Almeria constructing a nearly three-mile long tunnel system under architect Guillermo Rubio. Many Spanish cities remain unaware of the extent of their shelter systems, reflecting the war’s profound impact.

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  • Abandoned bomb shelters of the Spanish Civil War
  • January 22, 2024

    The Spanish Civil War

    The Spanish Civil War was a conflict that took place from 1936 to 1939 in Spain. It was fought between the Republicans, who were loyal to the democratically elected government, and the Nationalists, led by General Francisco Franco. The war was marked by intense political and ideological divisions, with foreign powers also getting involved. The Nationalists eventually emerged victorious, leading to Franco’s dictatorship that lasted until his death in 1975.

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  • Spainish civil war flag flying
  • January 19, 2024

    Emerging Therapies for Glioma Patients

    Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), a deadly brain cancer, poses significant treatment challenges due to the blood-brain barrier. UC San Diego and other institutions are exploring direct tumor injections using micro-catheters and MRI, delivering cancer-killing viruses effectively. Promising trials include Chimeric Therapeutics’ CHM1101, showing significant disease control, and Brigham & Women’s Hospital’s CAN-3110 virus, targeting tumors without harming healthy cells.

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  • New Glioma Therapies