The following paper is on each of four subjects: black holes, dark matter, dark energy, and the multiverse theory. The first subject is black holes, which are regions of space having a gravitational field so intense that no matter or radiation can escape. Their existence is greatly debated over, and it still has not been determined whether they exist. The second subject is dark matter. Dark matter is a placeholder that cannot be seen. It accounts for 27% of the matter in the universe, but like…
LIGO, the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory, has been twenty-five years and more than half a billion dollars in the making. It involves 900 scientists and engineers, including many whose entire careers have been spent designing, building, and preparing to analyze data streaming in to LIGO. Their goal: To confirm, once and for all, Einstein’s century-old idea that gravity travels across space-time in the form of gravitational waves. Well, they did. This morning, the LIGO team…
1984, a fictional novel, written by George Orwell, who witnessed absolute political authority when he was in Spain, Germany and the Soviet Union. The book is known for the dangers of authoritarian governments and the society of totalitarianism. Winston, Julia, and O’Brien, the three main characters, who were against the party of having complete control of the city , except O’Brien. George Orwell, the author, wrote this novel to demonstrate the dangers that this kind of government holds. He uses…
Frankie Blue Eyes Frank Sinatra a actor/singer from Hoboken, New Jersey, started off with nothing but a ukulele and his back yard, to bright lights and all the fame a man could want. (“Frank Sinatra Biography”) Frank Sinatra was a mastermind when it came to singing and acting, he was one of the most famous men in the world. He was called the “Swing Eras” (1935-1946) best singer and actor (“Frank Sinatra Biography Film Actor, Singer”). Frank Sinatra was known by everyone back then, everyone…
“ War is peace, freedom is slavery, ignorance is strength ” - 1984 George Orwell. The most symbolic and persuasive quote written in the “1984” book, What does it really mean? Why does Orwell uses this kind of repetition all over the book in every chapter? The slogan is divided in three,when reading at first sight you would probably say they all contradict each other, After critical thinking and reading the novel I can certainly say there is truth behind them. War is peace, what the book…
Furthermore, it does not matter if the face is attractive or not, it is known as “the exposure effect.” Individuals have a fixation with status. There are definite human traits that are universally recognized as beautiful such as symmetry, smooth skin, big eyes, and thick lips. Carlin Flora writes the article “Subjective Celebrity Obsession” discussing that celebrities are people and obsessions with them by the public. At first Flora does not understand the obsession, but…
In there time of era the people are living life in a dystopia and the people there get treated like trash not even human beings. Now comes Harrison with his big plans to overthrow the tyrannical government now his ideas are fabulous and are going to change the way people live. The number one things I keep on repeating is that the people will be happy and content with their lives. The government doesn't really…
ragtime, and it was a huge hit! The american people loved him and had them play in the Palomar Ballroom in LA. In 1936 the Benny Goodman Trio Got 15 top 10 hits, a few being “Goody Goody” and “You turned tables on me.” Benny appeared as himself in The Big Broadcast of 1937 and released a trademark song in 1938: “Sing Sing Sing (with a swing)”. The Benny Goodman Trio was the first jazz band ever to appear in the Carnegie hall, and sadly, around this time Gene Krupa left the band to follow his…
In 1984 loyalty is everything, especially towards Big Brother and the three different types of groups in this world within each group. For instance, “With a tremulous murmur that sounded like “My Savior!” she extended her arms toward the screen.” “At this moment the entire group of people broke into a deep, slow, rhythmical chant of “B-B! . . . B-B! . . . B-B!” over and over again.” (17) This shows, how people show their loyalty towards Big Brother. In addition, “As he had foreseen, Mr.…
Harrison Bergeron is a representation of the American people who stand out and constantly outdo the average person. Although, in this short story, Harrison is a specimen that has been locked up in prison because of his brandish characteristics. He is seven feet tall, excessively strong, and remarkably handsome. In the society he lives is, his abnormal trademarks are considered illegal and he is forced by the government to wear large earphones that alter his thinking, glasses that disallow him…